The Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga, commemorated its 88th anniversary by developing three types of original sake "Satonone" in collaboration with Fukui Yahei Shoten, a long-established sake brewer in Takashima City that has been in business for over 270 years. Since 2002, the hotel has been collaborating with local producers under the slogan "Eating is Protecting" and has sold original sake with the brewery. The original sake, "Satoyama," was released at that time and is still being served at the hotel with some improvements.

The three different flavors of "Satonotone" can be selected according to the cuisine or occasion. The "Sato-no-Oto Lake" is a noble sake with an elegant sweetness created by using "Satoyama" as part of the brewing water, while the "Sato-no-Oto Mori" has a wine-like flavor that goes well with Japanese and Western cuisine. The "Satono-Oto No" has a robust sake-like flavor that makes the most of the deliciousness of rice.

The label design is an original paper cutout work by Mitsuhiko Imamori, a photographer from Shiga Prefecture. The lovely design depicting plants and creatures living in the satoyama is recommended for both home use and as a gift. A dinner event is scheduled for May 14 (Sat), where you can enjoy pairing "sato-no-oto" with dishes, so check the website for details.