SAKE CLOUD-酒蔵人　|　Sustainable Forestry 花巴（奈良）

[Nara, Hanatomoe (Miyoshino Brewery)] The theme of this event was "Forest Conservation." I never imagined that drinking sake would ultimately help nurture cedar trees 100 years from now. Over 100 years later, Yoshino cedar is passed from the mountain guardian to the barrel maker, and from the barrel maker to the sake brewery, where the juicy and interesting sake "Hanatomoe" is born in the fermentation vessels. "Sake brewing through natural selection" is the result of thoroughly engaging with the nature of Yoshino. [Spotlight: Miyoshino Jozo and Hanatomoe Sake (Nara, Japan)] How can a tree planted over 100-years ago influence a bottle of sake crafted today? How can a bottle of sake enjoyed today depict the shape of our forests a century in the future? The cedar grown and tended to in the historical logging town of Yoshino is managed by the local “Yamamori,” a unique forestry resource management position dating back generations. This keen eye passes those resources on to the “Tarumaru” (wooden “taru” cask maker), the “Oké-ya” (wooden “oké” tank maker), which then make their way to the sake producer. Hanatomoe is a sake like no other. Their “natural selection” philosophy to brewing, integration of wooden tanks and casks, and wholehearted submission to the influences of the region results in a complex, dynamic and juicy sake that’s a true and honest expression of Yoshino like no other. [SAKE CLOUD - Sake Brewer] This is the latest series from Nakamura Masaru of Grandma's Recipes and the Discovery. Traveling around Japan in pursuit of grandmothers' recipes, we realized that delicious food is born from the rich scenery and practices of the people. Looking beyond the sake brewery, we can also see the connection to the beautiful local climate of sake. The delicious flavors produced by the countless breweries rooted in their regions express the unique character of their land, and it's fascinating how these flavors can actually be enjoyed globally. Every time we look at our beloved sake breweries, as well as the surrounding scenery and the beautiful practices of the people, we hope for a world where truly good things can continue to survive. We hope that by learning about these connections, which may not be immediately visible, you can gain a glimpse into the world that lies beyond sake. [About SAKE CLOUD] In a brand-new series brought to you by the team behind the celebrated, Grandma’s Recipes, producer Yu Nakamura and creative film team Discovery Go once again set out to explore how the most precious flavors are rooted in thoughtful living. Shedding light on the countless sake breweries anchored in the character of their region, each episode depicts the respectful relationship between celebrated flavors and their sense of place. Discovering the beauty in the work, environment, and people sustaining the sake close to the hearts of the creators, this series will hopefully play a small part in shaping a world where truly meaningful work and the things born from it can continue to thrive. Many of the most important connections are the ones that aren’t immediately apparent. It’s those invisible ties spanning centuries that make sake a fascinating world of endless discovery. The hope is that by connecting just a few of those dots we can help to convey not just what sake is, but why it matters. [About the project name] The name was chosen with the hope of creating an archive that would allow viewers to experience the diverse landscapes surrounding sake across borders, and also to represent the people who work in breweries, even though the original meaning is different, as pronounced in katakana as "kuraudo." [What’s in a name? SAKE CLOUD] An archive representing the diverse, colorful expressions that make up the world of sake accessible to anyone, anywhere. In Japanese characters, it also hints at “the work of a brewing professional.” Planning and Produce: Yu Nakamura (40creations.com/) Film: Discovery Go (discovery-go.jp/) Cooperation: Hanatomoe Specialty Bar “YOKIKOTOKIKU” (https://yokikotokiku.jp/) Advisory: Justin Potts (https://www.potts-k.com/) Planning and Produce: Yu Nakamura (40creations.com/) Film: Discovery Go (discovery-go.jp/) Cooperation: A HANATOMOE specialty bar “YOKIKOTOKIKU” (https://yokikotokiku.jp/) Additional support: Justin Potts (https://www.potts-k.com/)