Founded in 1896 as Okura Katsuji Shoten, Okura Honke Brewery stands as a living tribute to Japan’s sake-making heritage. Now guided by fourth-generation brewer Takahiko, this storied brewery has weathered over a century of change with unwavering dedication, resilience, and reverence for tradition.

In the early 20th century, Okura Honke earned a rare honor: brewing "sacred sake" for the Nara Prefecture Shrine—a testament to its mastery. Through war’s hardships and rice shortages, second-generation leader Katsuharu held fast to a quality-first ethos. His perseverance paid off post-war, opening new sales channels and ushering in an era of prosperity. Gold medals at the National New Sake Fair soon followed, cementing Okura Honke’s place among Japan’s finest.