Diploma Selection
A specially curated selection of Akita local sakes for summer, recommended especially for seafood lovers. Fresh, crisp, and full of character, these sakes are ideal for pairing with fish and shellfish alike. Explore the range, enjoy different styles, and find the one that perfectly matches your taste.
Hello! I’m Uchida, owner of TABiTEBAKO and your guide for this month’s June feature!
This month, we’d like to introduce several Japanese sake brewed using traditional methods such as Bodaimoto, Kimoto, and Yamahai.
Space × deep sea, lavender, and wine yeast —what kind of sake emerges from these unconventional, characterful yeasts?
Discover three carefully selected, unique sake that highlight the fascinating differences in aroma and flavour.
This month, we’d like to introduce a selection of cloudy, unfiltered nama sake (nigori)—the kind our guests have been enjoying—featuring beautifully designed, spring-inspired labels that evoke the soft haze of the season.
🍶 Our Picks:
1. Yahyemon Junmai Ginjo “Hibari no Kokoro” (Spring Limited) – 720ml (Fukushima)
2. Kariho “Spring KAWASEMI” – 720ml
3. Biroku Junmai Ginjo “Kasugami” Nama Genshu
What makes kasumi and nigori sake so special is the presence of moromi (rice sediment)—usually removed, but intentionally left in to enhance depth and character.
This gives each sake a more expressive texture and allows you to truly experience the individuality of each brewery.
Take a sip, and discover for yourself the subtle differences in flavor, richness, and mouthfeel.
Think red wine is the only match for meat dishes? Think again! Sake pairs beautifully too. Daijiro, a renowned sake from the long-established Hata Shuzo brewery in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture, is a junmai sake that lets you fully savour the rich flavour of rice. Perfect as a new pairing idea for meat, it’s a must-try for sake lovers, those seeking a versatile meal companion, and even wine enthusiasts.
3 Sake Picks That Pair Perfectly with Oysters
Hello,I’m Uchida, representative of TABi TEBAKO, and I’ll be in charge of our February feature.
TABi TEBAKO is a unique sake shop and standing bar (kaku-uchi) located at Tsukiji Uogashi, built around the concept of revitalizing towns through Japanese sake and food.Here, you can bring in the finest seafood from Tsukiji and enjoy discovering the perfect sake pairing.
February is when oysters are at their absolute best.For this month’s “DIPLOMA’s Recommendation,” we’ve carefully selected three locally loved sakes, chosen with a strong focus on how beautifully they pair with food—especially oysters.
We invite you to enjoy these sakes alongside oysters and experience how the right pairing can elevate both flavors.
