Although they still have a number of remaining processes that need great care, such as ferment, shipment, and preparation for tasting parties, the toji or the toji group can finally have relief after achieving this stage.
まだ熟成、出荷、鑑評会への出品など、気の抜けない工程は数々残っているものの、このときがいちおう杜氏はじめ杜氏集団にとってほっと一息つける区切りの時となる。