Takashimizu brewery is located in the heart of Akita prefecture, where three rivers gather, a place known as being the source of the purest water since the time of the Samurai. most-awarded brewery in Japan Gluten-free, sulfite free,kosher Each Shimizu-No-Mai offering is polished to at least 5% more than is required by law to reach each quality level Much like the Takashimizu credo, there are three vital ingredients to sake making: the water, the rice and the toji located in the heart of Akita prefecture