History Of UMESHUYA

 

"I want to share the delicious brewed sake." is a quote that has been passed down from generations.

 

1903年（明治36年)

• The first generation, Founder Utada Tokutaro was born in Nara Prefecture.
• As the 6th son of the timber distributor, he ventured into sake distributor for his love of drinking at the age 21.

 

1935年（昭和10年)

• His dream came true in 1935 when he officially opened "The Ueda Liquor store"
• Unfortunately in the following year, the store was flooded badly due a large typhon that hit Kansai.
• A smaller liquor store was opened and operated in Osaka, Miyakojima.

 

1945年（昭和20年)

• The store was burned due to air raid.
• Despite the hardships, he did not give up his dreams of "I want to share the delicious brewed sake." therefore he continued the liquor store operations again.

 

1963年（昭和38年）

• The store was subsequently inherited by the second generation, Ueda Tadao.
• We successfully took over "Tokutaro Spirits" and Ueda Liquor store is operating successfully although in a small scale.

 

1988年（昭和63年）

• The store fully-renovated and was renamed as "WINEHOUSE UEDA".
• Exclusive and rare wines selection were emphasized and regular flavor wines were also prioritized. 

 2000年（平成12年）

• The third generation was inherited by Ueda Hisao.
• The business is then renamed as "SAKE TAKAKURA" to commemorate his hometown Takakura Cho.
• This store aimed to provide unique special local flavors from small breweries all over Japan to its customers.