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  • Fill out our survey for a chance to receive up to two prizes!!  10 winners by lottery A Hyogo Prefecture Yamada Nishiki JAPANESE SAKE PRESENT!!  100 winners by lottery A 500 yen OFF international shipping fee coupon!!

    Dec 24, 2021 (Fri) 12:00 p.m. - Jan 7, 2022 (Fri) 11:59 a.m. [JST]

    PRESENTED BY Hyogo Prefecture Sake Rice Promotion Association / JA Group Hyogo

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PRESENTED BY Hyogo Prefecture Sake Rice Promotion Association / JA Group Hyogo

Fill out our survey for a chance to receive up to two prizes!!

  • Prize 1

    10 people selected by lottery will receive a present of Sake from Yamada Nishiki in Hyogo Prefecture

  • Prize 2

    100 people selected by lottery will receive a coupon for 500 yen off international shipping fees

Winners of the lottery are able to choose from the following 4 types (10 bottles in total) of sake.

※The picture is for illustrative purposes only. They may differ from the actual product.

prize items

Participate in the giveaway by answering the questionnaire

How to Participate in the Promotion

Yamada Nishiki,
The King of Sake Rice

The 'suitable sake brewing rice' system plays an important role in determining the taste of sake. There are many types of rice in Japan, but the rice best able to be used for sake brewing is called 'suitable sake brewing rice'. Of this type of rice, Yamada-Nishiki boasts a particularly large production volume. Nearly 90% of the sake that wins the gold medal at the annual sake quality and manufacturing competition is made from Yamada Nishiki, and Yamada Nishiki is said to be the "king of sake rice."

The peak of excellence for Yamada Nishiki, Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo prefecture

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    Yamada Nishiki is produced all over Japan. In particular, 60% of production is in Hyogo prefecture, which is considered to be exceptional for both quality and quantity of production due to its soil and climate. For this reason, Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo prefecture is considered to be the highest brand of Yamada Nishiki.

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    Yamada Nishiki is ranked according to five grades. The vast majority of Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo prefecture is ranked as superior or first class, using the highest grade of rice which is characterized by its ability to reliably produce high quality sake. These points all act as proof of the high quality of Yamada Nishiki.

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    Hyogo prefecture has a warm climate with many hours of sunlight and little rainfall. This, along with topographical features such as the Rokko mountains which cause considerable variation in temperature, serve to improve the rice harvest. Blessed by such climate, topography, and favorable soil conditions, Hyogo prefecture produces the highest quality rice suitable for sake brewing.

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    Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo prefecture is also highly evaluated by sake producers. In a survey of sake brewers, many respondents said it made excellent malt and that it had a superior sake fragrance, making it a rice highly suitable for sake brewing as recognized by sake professionals.

Nada Gogo, the number one place for sake in Japan

"Nada Gogo" is known as a sacred spot for sake brewing that sake fans need to visit at least once, and refers generally to five sake brewing locations in an integrated area in the eastern part of Hyogo prefecture. Nearly 30% of the sake sold all over Japan is brewed in Nada Gogo, and much sake made with Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture is also sold.
Nada Gogo is just two hours from Kansai International Airport, and is lined with twenty-six sake breweries, including some of Japan's leading brewing companies, letting you enjoy brewery tours, inspections, and drinking strolls.If you have the opportunity to travel to Japan, please be sure to enjoy the taste of "Yamada Nishiki from Hyogo Prefecture" when visiting the sake breweries.

Online Shops for Sake made with Yamada Nishiki

※Importation restrictions on alcoholic beverages may vary depending on the destination country. Please check the restrictions in your country before ordering. Alcohol cannot be purchased by those under the age of 20.
About the delivery of alcoholic beverages

Promotion Participation Method

  • STEP 1

    Please apply using the following 'Questionnaire and Giveaway Participation' steps!

    1.Questionnaire response
    2.The sake product you want
    3.Email address registered with Buyee
    Please be sure to fill out all three to apply!

    Participate in the giveaway by answering the questionnaire

  • STEP 2

    Coupon Distribution and Winner Anouncement!
    Jan 17, 2022 (Mon) around 12:00 p.m. [JST]

    Winning applicants will be contacted at their email registered with Buyee on the day winners are announced.

    ※Please note the winning announcement will be sent only to winning applicants.

    ※If any of the winners of sake products wish to deliver to a country where alcohol cannot be imported, the winner may be invalidated.

Promotion Details

Promotion Period
Promotion Period
Dec 24, 2021 (Fri) 12:00 p.m. - Jan 7, 2022 (Fri) 11:59 a.m. [JST]
Coupon Distribution and Winner Anouncement
Jan 17, 2022 (Mon) 12:00 p.m. [JST]
International shipping discount validity period
Jan 17, 2022 (Mon) 12:00 p.m. - Feb 16, (Wed) 11:59 p.m. [JST]
Prize Shipping Date
Winner Announcement Day - Will Be Sent In Order
Promotion Overview

By answering the survey during the promotion period, you can participate in a giveaway for the following two prizes.

Prize 1: 10 people selected by lottery will receive a present of Sake from Yamada Nishiki in Hyogo Prefecture
Prize 2: 100 people selected by lottery will win a coupon for 500 yen off international shipping fees

※Importation restrictions on alcoholic beverages may vary depending on the destination country. Please check the restrictions in your country before ordering. Alcohol cannot be purchased by those under the age of 20.
About the delivery of alcoholic beverages

Notes

Coupon Distribution and Giveaway Eligibility

Regarding the international shipping discount coupon

  • The coupon will be distributed on January 17th, 2022 (Mon), around 12:00 Noon [JST]
    ※Please be aware coupon distribution times may vary.
  • International shipping discount validity period:January 17th, 2022 (Mon) 12:00 p.m. to February 16th, 2022 (Wed) 11:59 p.m. [JST]
  • Only one international shipping discount coupon will be issued per person. It can only be used to ship one package. Using the coupon will allow the customer to save up to 500 yen on international shipping charges.
  • If you select "Direct Delivery" when bidding on Yahoo! Auctions, you cannot use the international shipping coupon.
  • Other usage charges such as Japanese shipping charges (delivery charges from the seller to Buyee's warehouse) and any plan charges are required separately.
  • The coupon cannot be combined with other international shipping discount coupons.
  • When using optional services (combined packing service, secure packing service, etc.), the coupon will not be used unless all services are completed within the international shipping fee coupon validity period.
  • As a rule, please allow for 4-5 days before the deadline when using optional services that may require additional time. (The shipping application procedure must be completed before the coupon expiration date)
  • In the event of multiple products being purchased, they may be packaged in multiple boxes. In such cases, the international shipping discount coupon may only be applied to one box.
  • If the discounted package is cancelled or returned, the international shipping discount coupon will not be re-issued and the package cannot be discounted again.

Concerning the announcement of winning applicants and the delivery of prizes

  • Winning applicants will be contacted at their email registered with Buyee on the day winners are announced.
  • Please note the winning announcement will be sent only to winning applicants.
  • Even if you have made multiple applications, no changes can be made to the prize.
  • The prize will be delivered by Buyee at a later date.
  • Buyee will pay for all shipping and handling charges for the prize.
  • Please note that winners will be responsible for any customs duties levied on the prize.
  • It will take around two weeks from the time the prize is shipped to arrive.
  • The number of days until the prize is delivered is an estimate. Please note that actual times may slightly differ.
  • The delivery address of the prize must be an address registered with Buyee.
  • Please note that the delivery method or arrival date and time of the prize cannot be specified by the recipient.

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