Given the situation in which the local consumption of locally produced products is required, the development of sakamai having local adaptability (together with sake yeast) is an important key for the municipality with respect to improvement in the quality of locally produced sake as well as the vitality of the local economy and the reconstruction of local industries.
地産地消が求められる中、清酒酵母とともに、現地適応性を持った酒米の開発は、それぞれの地方自治体にとって地元産清酒の品質向上、ひいては地域経済活性化や地場産業建て直しの重要な鍵を握っている。