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The Sake that Bonds - "Unite 311" A Sake of Gratitude

DOCUMENTARY 2021 46 minutes english English
Niizawa Sake Brewery and its long history were on the verge of ending after its facilities were destroyed in the Great Tohoku Earthquake of March 2011. At that time, though, workers from other breweries across Japan rushed to their aid. This documentary follows the owner and workers of Niizawa Sake Brewery as they attempt to create a “special sake” that can express their appreciation to those who lent them a helping hand during that very tough period in 2011. Since then, they have worked to broaden the base of the Japanese sake industry by hiring the nation’s youngest female head brewer as well as a non-Japanese assistant head brewer. To mark the 10th anniversary of the disastrous earthquake, this program aims to convey the passion for sake that the brewery owner and his workers have as they move forward with heartfelt gratitude for all the support they received during that difficult time, and to provide a glimpse of the progress the Tohoku region has made in its recovery over the years.

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