Joe Tomei here with something that might be of interest to folks.

I feel the urge to provide some extra info, so did you realize that Kumamoto is the furthest south for sake production thanks to the provision of a roof window that allows temperature in the room to be carefully controlled. Check out this article about Ken’ichi Noshiro and Kumamoto sake.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2001/07/22/food/gifts-from-the-god-of-sake/#.XHcsoJaRUlQ