Ozeki's original Japanese brewery was founded in 1711 by Ozakaya in Nada district of Hyogo prefecture. Over the years, Ozeki has become one of the world's major sake brewers. In 1979, Ozeki became the first Japanese producer to establish a presence in the USA, Hollister, California was found to have the finest locally grown rice and easy access to the clear water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Northern California. Ozeki Sake (U.S.A.), Inc. celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2019, renewing its pioneering spirit and commitment to brewing the finest fresh sake.