In 1804, a sake brewer left Handa Village in Chita County and set sail for Edo (now Tokyo),
embarking on a journey that would lay the foundation for what is now Mizkan.

That brewer’s name was Matazaemon Nakano I.
Inspired by the growing popularity of sushi in Edo,
he recognized the potential of sake lees vinegar
and began crafting it using the sake lees from his brewery.

This pioneering spirit has remained at the heart of Mizkan for over 220 years.