Tatsuriki Yokawa Yoneda Junmai Daiginjo is actually the better sake for sushi pairing. I love Nihon No Sakura, but for me it works better with lighter flavored fish.
I’m told the aging on the Yokawa Yoneda prior to release is a bit longer, but have also heard rumors it might not be exported, though Maru san can probably confirm with the distributor for you.
Also Yokawa Yoneda is a different plot of Yamada Nishiki. So the quality and taste of the sake is different in a great way. They use organic fertilizer for cultivation.
You can also perhaps ask to special order Tatsuriki Kinkai and Tatsuriki Kami Tojo, which will be a bit cheaper than Yokawa and maybe $100 cheaper than Akitsu, just ask Maru san for availability and pricing. These are niche/regional Junmai Daiginjo that are limited but they are possibly older bottlings, worth a try. Have fun!
