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The long-awaited Kuradashi Vacuum Sake service is set to make its official debut during the Drink Japan 2025 event, which will take place from December 3 to December 5 at Makuhari Messe. Through careful development and validation in a test field within Akita Prefecture, this project aims to revolutionize how sake is served by preserving its freshness and flavor. During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to experience firsthand this new sake service model, highlighted by an engaging demonstration and operational solutions showcased at a collaborative booth involving five partner companies.

The Kuradashi Vacuum Sake service introduces a unique way of enjoying sake. Using specially designed vacuum containers, Japanese sake is filled at the brewery and transported at low temperatures without coming into contact with air. This innovative approach ensures that consumers can enjoy the "just-brewed" experience no matter where they are. The sake is dispensed through low-temperature servers, maintaining the optimal tasting conditions.

Innovative Features of Kuradashi Vacuum Sake:

1. Oxidation Prevention: The vacuum containers, filled by the brewers, help to suppress oxidation and degradation, ensuring that the sake maintains its quality until it reaches the consumer.
2. Optimal Dispensing System: Low-temperature servers are employed to dispense the sake at the ideal temperature, allowing for a premium tasting experience.
3. IoT Integration: Future expansion will include IoT capabilities to manage temperature, opening, and dispensing logs, enhancing operational efficiency and tracking.

Potential Installation Scenarios:

• - Resort Hotels: Provide guests from around the world with an exquisite sake experience at buffets, lounges, and banquet halls.
• - Restaurants: Differentiate offerings by featuring Kuradashi Vacuum Sake on their menu.
• - Commercial Facilities: Locations like airport lounges can serve high-quality, fresh drinks even during short stays.

Collaboration with Key Partners:

The Kuradashi Vacuum Sake project involves several key collaborators:

• - Plathome Inc.: Specializing in IT, IoT, and Web3 technologies.
• - Interholdings Co., Ltd.: Experts in vacuum technology.
• - Hitachi Global Life Solutions: Providers of the low-temperature servers for vacuum sake.
• - Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems: Developers of temperature-sensing labels and quality visualization systems.
• - Kyoei Sangyo Co.: Handling IoT devices and various sensors.

Experience Highlights at the Event:

Visitors to the booth (13-29) can sample eight different types of sake directly from the low-temperature server. Brands will include South Beauty (Iwate), Hiraizumi Honpo (Akita), Akita Seishu (Akita), Iwase Shuzo (Chiba), Matsui Shuzo (Kyoto), Kinryo (Kagawa), Sakura Uzumaki Shuzo (Ehime), and Isono Sawa Shuzo (Fukuoka).

In addition to tastings, the Kuradashi Vacuum Sake service will be thoroughly explained, detailing its operational mechanics and potential installation models.

Event Overview:

• - Event Name: Drink Japan 2025 - Beverage & Alcohol Manufacturing and Development Expo
• - Dates: December 3-5, 2025
• - Location: Makuhari Messe, Mihama ward, Chiba City

The Kuradashi Vacuum Sake service project has undergone rigorous testing to validate aspects such as flavor preservation, operational capability, legal compliance, safety, and scalability. Following its official release, a phased implementation strategy will be initiated, targeting hotels, restaurants, and commercial facilities, ultimately establishing a new distribution and service model focused on delivering the "freshness value" of sake.

For inquiries, please contact:

• - Plathome Inc. at +81-3-3221-3200 or [email protected]
• - Interholdings Co., Ltd. at +81-3-6277-0505 or [email protected]

Important Note:

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