Nara-ryu is the origin of Japanese sake

Japanese sake was born in Nara, a city with a large concentration of temples. In the latter half of the Yayoi period, sake brewing techniques were introduced from the continent, and the monks of Shorekiji Temple began to brew sake, which gave rise to the custom of straining sake through a cloth. This was the beginning of sake.
The pure and clear sake was called "Nara sake" and took the world by storm. Many delicious Nara's local sakes are still produced by the traditional techniques that have been passed down from generation to generation.