The oldest sake brewery in Shizuoka Prefecture, an area now known as the "Ginjo Kingdom", was established in 13th year of the Kanei era (AD1636). The sake was awarded a large number of gold medals at an award ceremony in 1967, making it famous throughout the country. A high-end local sake that is difficult to obtain even today, “Junmai Daiginjo Kame” created a stir with its price and quality.