The Story
From the Rubble,
A Brewery Rises
On January 1, 2024, a catastrophic earthquake struck Japan's Noto Peninsula — destroying homes, livelihoods, and centuries of tradition, including a beloved historic family-owned sake brewery.
Raechel and Seiko refused to let it end there. Support Sake follows their extraordinary mission to restore the brewery, preserve the ancient craft of sake brewing, and shine a light on the women leading the way in a traditionally male industry.
Through live music events, sake appreciation gatherings, and the global Kibou (Hope) movement, they are rebuilding not just a brewery — but a community.
What This Film Is About
Resilience
Rising from the rubble of the Noto Peninsula earthquake to rebuild what was lost.
Community
A global network of sake lovers, artists, and advocates rallying behind the brewers.
Tradition
Preserving centuries-old brewing methods in the face of disaster and modernity.
Kibou
Hope — the spirit that drives Raechel, Seiko, and everyone who supports them.
A TOUR DE FORCE
The Support Sake Tour
A landmark evening combining the world premiere screening of the film with the official launch of the companion book — featuring live music, sake appreciation, and the community at the heart of this story.
A landmark evening combining the world premiere screening of the film with the official launch of the companion book — featuring live music, sake appreciation, and the community at the heart of this story.
Sake is not just a drink. It is memory, community, and hope — brewed into every bottle.— Raechel & Seiko, Support Sake
The Companion Volume
Support Sake
The Book
Launched at the October 15, 2026 Gala, the Support Sake book is a richly photographed companion to the film — documenting the earthquake's devastation, the restoration effort, and the people who made it possible.
A love letter to the Noto Peninsula, to sake, and to the enduring power of community.
Kibou — 希望 — Hope
Support the Sake.
Support the Story.
Every purchase of the film or book directly supports Raechel, Seiko, and the brewery they are rebuilding. This is independent filmmaking in service of something real.