Katōkichibei Bon Hatsuyuki Shiboritate Yamadanishiki

Katōkichibei Shōten Bon Hatsuyuki Shiboritate Yamadanishiki (梵の初雪 しぼりたて山田錦) is a slightly cloudy Namagenshu made of Yamadanishiki rice from Hyōgo Prefecture's special "A" region. It is a blend of Junmai Daiginjo with a 35% (Tsubasa) and a 50% rice polishing ratio (Ginsen). It is clear and rich, with an elegant aroma and refreshing taste typical of new sake, especially when chilled. It is also excellent when served on the rocks.

Katō Kichibei Shōten was founded in 1860 by the Katō family, village headmen and money changers in Sabae, Fukui Prefecture. In the early Shōwa period, the brewery's Koshinoi (越の井) brand won the first prize at the Hokuriku Sake Awards for four consecutive years. It was used as a regional sake during Emperor Shōwa's grand ceremony. In 1966, "Bon" (梵) was registered as a trademark in Japan (transliterated in English as "Born").

In 1969, Born began the trial release of Japan's first commercially available Daiginjō sake, Bon Chotokusen Deluxe'' (梵 超特撰デラックス), while two years later, the first commercially produced aged sake, "Bonsan Sannen Sake Old" (梵 三年酒オールド) was launched. Born's sake was served when Japan Railways (JR) was privatised in 1986 and used in international events, like state banquets. In 1998, Bon Iceberg (梵・氷山) won the first prize at the International Sake Festival in Toronto, Canada. This was the start of a series of awards at the National Sake Competition, the International Wine Challenge (IWC) and other competitions, and has won numerous top prizes at world-class sake competitions held overseas. In July 2000, Bon Gin no Tsubasa (梵 吟の翼) won the first prize in the Grand Prix at the International Sake Festival in London, and in commemoration of this, the trademark was changed to Wing of Japan in December of the same year.

Today, the Bon brand is officially registered as a trademark in over 100 countries and regions. It is exported to more than 40 countries for the private sector and to more than 70 countries for diplomatic missions (embassies and consulates) abroad.