Uncompromising Quality, Made Directly by the Producers
Coexisting with the nature of Tohoku,
we thoroughly grow our crops.
We harvest them during the best season and
carefully extract their essence.
We hope that our colorful "Shizuku" ("drops" in Japanese),
when poured into a glass, brings "smiles" to the faces of our customers.
Luxurious Juice
In 2015 and 2016, we set our eyes on a new challenge.
Adding something even more special to the concept of Shizuku,
we created two prototype models:
Golden Tears and "Five-year maturation” edition of wild grape juice.
Golden Tears
Luxurious Tomato juice
Yellow tomatoes are often used to add variation to a plate, but we decided to turn the delicious, very-sweet, and acidic Golden Tomatoes into a limited-edition juice. Please enjoy its deep taste.
Breed: Momotaro Golden Tomato
Cultivation methods: grown in soil and homemade organic fertilizer; reduced-water cultivation
Content and production volume: 720ml / 50–100 bottles a year
Brix: 8.5 or higher
Scarlet Tears
Luxurious Tomato juice
For this limited edition of 100% straight juice, we used the rare Extra Quality Delicious Tomato, which stands out with its extraordinarily high
sweetness level of over 10 in brix.
Enjoy the rich, full-bodied taste that unfolds itself in between a touch of sweetness and sourness.
Breed: Gyokuko Delicious Tomato
Cultivation methods: grown in soil and homemade organic fertilizer; reduced-water cultivation
Content and production volume: 720ml / 200 bottles a year
Brix: 11
Amethyst Dew “The Rich” 5 years (black label)
Wild grapes that have been cultivated without pesticide for more than 40 years have been harvested completely ripe.
The grapes are pressed with their skin on and then allowed to mature in a vacuum for five years. The result is a rare grape juice that is hard to find anywhere else.
Please enjoy its full-bodied, mellow taste.
Breed: Crimson Glory Vine (Sako phylesis)
Cultivation methods: cultivated in soil, no-pesticide natural farming
Content: 720ml
Amethyst Mariage 5 years (black label)
A unique pure juice, pressed exclusively from 15-year-old or older trees of the “Yama-Sauvignon,” a rare Japanese hybrid grape. Enjoy its deep, elegant taste, achieved by maturing for 5 years in a vacuum after being pressed.
Breed: Yama Sauvignon
Cultivation methods: cultivated in soil
Content: 720ml
Kuji version
With amber from the underground and grapes (amethyst drops) on the ground, the Kuji area in Iwate is hopelessly romantic. We are therefore very proud to present our special edition of "five-year grape juice," made all the more exclusive thanks to its included amber amulet made in Kuji.
Premium Juice / Tomato
“Sen” Series
Our tomatoes are raised to have a rich, fruity taste and are harvested when they are ripe. Delighting everyone from children to the elderly, their juice is also popular among health-and-beauty-minded women.
Have a taste before adding the tomato juice to a dish. It goes well with bread, cheese, and fish-based dishes. For customers who like alcohol, it goes well mixed with drinks, such as beer and sparkling wine. For those who would like a tip in the kitchen, it complements dishes made with any kind of soup or sauce. It can be served in a restaurant, presented as a gift, or illuminating a party; please enjoy our premium tomato juice in a variety of ways.
SEN "Clear"
SWEET, WITH A FAINT TOUCH OF TARTNESS
Cultivation method: cultivated in soil, organic fertilizer and reduced water
Ingredient: Frutica tomatoes
Content: 180ML / 720ML
Brix: 7~8
SEN "Sweet"
A GOOD BALANCE OF SWEETNESS, RICHNESS, AND TARTNESS
Cultivation methods: cultivated on soil, organic fertilizer, and reduced water
Ingredient: Frutica tomatoes
Content: 180ml / 720ml
Brix: 8–9
Premium Juice / Wild Grape
“Amethyst Dew” Series
In an unusual practice, we thoroughly raise our Japanese indigenous wild grape, the Crimson Glory vine, in cool climates. Its juice, containing iron and polyphenol, appeals to all people. Children, the elderly, athletes, or those who cannot drink alcohol may enjoy it worry free with a meal. Try it straight to taste the juice itself first. It goes well with bread and meat-based dishes. Enjoy it with carbonated water or with sparkling wine to make a cocktail. It shows its true potential in a sauce with red meat, deer, pheasant, and other game. Please enjoy our Crimson Glory grape juice in any situation, whether at a restaurant, at a party, or as a gift.
Amethyst Dew “The Fresh”
REFRESHING SWEETNESS AND TARTNESS
Cultivation method: cultivated in soil with no/reduced pesticide
Ingredient: Crimson Glory Vine (Sakou phylesis)
Harvested in: early autumn (pre-mature)
Content: 720 ml
Iron: 0.4mg per 100ml
Polyphenol: 110mg per 100ml
Amethyst Dew “The Rich”
MADE FROM SWEET, RICH AND FULLY MATURED MOUNTAIN GRAPES
Cultivation method: cultivated in soil with no/reduced pesticide
Ingredient: Crimson Glory Vine (Sakou phylesis)
Harvested in: late autumn (fully mature)
Content: 720 ml
Iron: 0.3mg per 100ml
Polyphenol: 130mg per 100ml
Amethyst Mariage
CROSSING THE JAPANESE CRIMSON GLORY AND THE FRENCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESULTED IN THE THE RARE "YAMA SAUVIGNON" TYPE USED FOR THIS 100% GRAPE JUICE
CHARACTERISED BY A FINELY TUNED SWEETNESS, SOURNESS, AND DEPTH OF TASTE
Cultivation method: cultivated in soil with no/reduced pesticide
Ingredient: Yama Sauvignon
Harvested in: autumn
Content: 720 ml
Iron: 0.3mg per 100ml
Polyphenol: 160mg per 100ml
Gallery
The SEN Series as an unforgettable gift
Best Before: 20 months after production
Store at room temperature
Lasts one week in a refrigerator after opening
SEN Series
Two-bottle gift set
1 x "Clear" 720ml
1 x "Sweet" 720ml
※Also available as 2 x "Sweet"
SEN Series
Three-bottle gift set
1 x "Sweet" 720ml
2 x "Sweet" 180ml
SEN Series
Five-bottle gift set
5 x "Sweet" 180ml
Amethyst Dew as an unforgettable gift
Best Before: one year after production
Store at room temperature
Lasts three weeks in a refrigerator after opening
Amethyst Dew
“The Fresh”
Refreshing sweetness and tartness
720ml
Amethyst Dew
“The Rich”
Made from sweet, rich and fully matured mountain grapes
720ml
Amethyst Mariage
Characterized by a finely tuned sweetness, tartness and depth of taste
720ml
Marusen Farm
Marusen Farm is one of the few agricultural corporations that cultivate tomatoes in soil; for 35 years, it has dedicated itself to preparing the best soil. Utilizing the rich soil of Miyagi, it practices recycling-based agriculture, developed in harmony with crops and humanity. Crops are fertilized using straw, chaff, and rice bran as well as clipped tomato branches and leaves. Today, not only the corporation but also its techniques and soil have been handed down from father to son. They are fully realized in the corporation’s premium tomatoes and vegetables, with a staff of 30 in pursuit of sheer taste for the joy of customers.
Sakou Honten
The Japanese wild grape is a very rare species, with a distinction between male and female vines. Only female vines bear fruit, and they take about 3–5 years to mature. The Japanese wild grape is quite small, usually no more than 10mm, with relatively large seeds, leaving only a tiny amount of juice for pressing. The taste is too bitter immediately after pressing and is therefore aged for more than three years in a vacuum state. This aging lends depth and mildness to the taste, providing a 100% straight juice that is appealing to all ages.
Ag-people, Inc.
The roots of this small company lie in the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011. With the concept of "creating happiness and delivering hope" to the people of the region in mind, we created Ag-people Inc., an abbreviation of "agricultural people." In order to be able to capitalize on the potential of local farming and its produce and to bridge the gap between producers and customers, we get ourselves directly involved with the farmers in the development of business strategies. For the Premium Juice Project, we are in charge of the entire process, from its inception over the development of a product plan to follow-up, public relations (PR), and sales. With our home base in Tohoku, we spread the selected juice made by genuine producers to the rest of the country and eventually the world.
Awards
Premium Juice
“SEN”
Cuisine Kingdom Top 100
2014, 2015
Certified two years in a row
Luxurious Tomato Juice
“Scarlet Tears”
Cuisine Kingdom Top 100
Certified in 2015
Award of excellence in 2016
From the Reconstruction Agency:
Nominated for "Exceptional Souvenir with International Appeal"
Premium Mountain Grape Juice
“Amethyst Dew” Series
Cuisine Kingdom Top 100
Certified in 2016
From the Reconstruction Agency:
Nominated for "Exceptional Souvenir with International Appeal"
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us about anything related to Shizuku.
SHIZUKU
Ag-people, Inc.
4-17-16-205, Honami, Furukawa, Osaki, Miyagi 989-6136 Japan
info@ag-people.co.jp