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Deregulation of liquor manufacturing license in 2020
In 2020, Government of Japan is planning to relax the requirement of liquor manufacturing license.
Today, the applicants need to produce at least 60 KL of alcohol per year, but it will be relaxed in the new regulation.
It is to avoid over-demand of alcohol as the demand of oversea market increasing rapidly as Japanese cuisine and alcohol such as Sake getting popular thesedays.
(Ref. Ministry of Finance)
Slow down in Korean market of Sake import
The relationship between Japan and Korea starts to affect Sake market in Korea.
The export amount to Korea was dropped 56% year to year base.
The market in Korea is grown rapidly over this 10 years, and triplicated compared to 2008.
(Ref. Ministry of Finance)
President & CEO, Kobayashi Junzo Shoten Co., Ltd.
Based in Osaka, I lead Kobayashi Junzo Shoten, a sake wholesaler founded in 1890. Through the cultural richness of Japanese sake, my mission is to connect people and bring smiles to dining tables around the world.
While technology continues to make the world feel smaller, the stories and traditions behind sake brewing can easily fade into the background. I see my role as a bridge—sharing the passion of brewers, opening doors for new audiences, and delivering sake in a way that feels more approachable and relatable.
I enjoy visiting sake breweries, learning about new rice varieties and brewing techniques, and spending time with toji (master brewers) and kurabito (brewery workers) to experience the spirit of sake-making firsthand. On this blog, I’ll share those encounters, my personal insights, and tips to help you enjoy sake even more.
Thank you for reading, and I look forward to connecting with you.
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