Founded in 1662, the Tatsuuma Honke brewery draws its excellence from Nishinomiya, in the heart of the Nada region, the historic cradle of Japanese sake. Nestled between Osaka and Kobe, this city benefits from ideal conditions for brewing: a water of great purity (the famous “miyamizu”), a exceptional rice, and direct access to sea routes. Among his creations, Hakushika sake has been famous since 1877 by winning a prestigious award and then a gold medal at the Paris World's Fair. This sake quickly became the house's emblem. The name Hakushika, which means "white deer," is inspired by a Chinese legend in which a Tang Dynasty emperor is said to have encountered a white deer wearing a medal indicating that he was over a thousand years old. He saw this apparition as a symbol of longevity—and himself became one of the dynasty's longest-reigning rulers. By adopting this name, Tatsuuma Honke pays homage to his centuries-old heritage, while affirming his commitment to promoting the art of sake for generations to come.