Konnichiwa at the 'Hanami Bar'

News Hanami 2026

The most beautiful time of the year is just around the corner, and Japan will soon be blooming once more in delicate shades of white and pink.
Let’s welcome the sake spring here too and raise a toast together, with a playful, seductive lightness – drop by drop...

Floral, fruity and, above all, lively: for your hanami moment, Japan’s precious drops are already chilled and just waiting to be poured for you in style.

The fruity aperitif
An elegant, quaffable aperitif, with little alcohol: This is what you can expect with a glass of Iku's Shiro. Aromas of juicy green apples, pears, vanilla bean, white chocolate and elderberry set an elegant mood for spring - ideal for topping off at only 9% by volume.

The spring pairing partner
It starts with fresh mint & lime on the nose, followed by an playful complexity. Fresh, fruity and lively, creamy on the palate and long-lasting on the finish. The Tsuki no Katsura Junmai is a versatile and palatable food pairing partner.

The dancer with a fruity flair
The X3 Black is an intensely fruity and sweet Junmai with a subtle, slightly sweet spiciness. Fresh, lively and creamy on the palate, this sake captivates on many levels and is ideal as a versatile food pairing partner, particularly with spicy dishes.

The awakening of spring
With its fruity aromas, The Shunnouten immediately evokes springtime feelings. An elegant and fresh Junmai Daiginjo, creamy, soft and round on the palate, with a crisp and pure umami taste - a nice, drinkable aperitif, even for sake beginners.

The Sparkling Premium Sake
On the nose, sweet, delicate peach and yoghurt aromas, followed by a fresh, fruity grapefruit note on the palate. Natural bottle fermentation gives the exceptionally high-quality Yatsushika Sparkling Niji its natural carbonation with extremely elegant bubbles.

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