| Year |
Event |
| 1637 |
Jiemon Okura, founder of the company known
today as Gekkeikan Sake Co., Ltd., opens his brewery "Kasagiya" in
Fushimi; names the Sake "Tama-no-lzumi". |
| 1887 |
Tsunekichi Okura, the company's 11th successor,
boldly sets about to expand the business. |
| 1905 |
"Gekkeikan" (crown of laurel), symbol of
victory and merit, becomes the new brand name. |
| 1909 |
For the first time in the sake brewing
industry, sake brewing methods are scientifically analyzed through
Gekkeikan's establishment of the "Brewing Research Institute" (currently
the "General Research Institute"); Gekkeikan is appointed official
purveyor to the Imperial Household; bottled sake is introduced to
the market for the first time. |
| 1911 |
Bottled sake with no added preservatives
introduced. |
| 1927 |
Company incorporated as Okura Tsunekichi
Shoten, Co., Ltd.; construction of Japan's first ferroconcrete sake
brewery completed. |
| 1931 |
The sake industry's first full-fledged
bottling plant is established. |
| 1944 |
Company renamed "Okura Sake Company, Ltd." |
| 1961 |
Advanced brewing techniques developed enabling
Gekkeikan Sake to be brewed throughout the year. |
| 1984 |
Aseptic filling system installed. |
| 1985 |
Namazake ("Draft Sake") produced using
ultra micro-filter technology. |
| 1987 |
Company renamed "Gekkeikan Sake Company,
Ltd." in commemoration of the 350th anniversary of establishment and
60th anniversary of incorporation. |
| 1989 |
Overseas brewing by Gekkeikan Sake (USA),
Inc. commences in Folsom, California. |
| 1992 |
Construction of new head office building
in Fushimi. |
| 1996 |
Gekkeikan Sake (Korea), Ltd. established. |
| 1997 |
Company celebrates its 360th anniversary.
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