Hakusen Fukuraijun Long-Aged Hon Mirin (Gifu, est. 1850)

Hakusen · Japan (Kawabe, Gifu Prefecture)
Seasonings Vinegar & Mirin Ambient Established export

170-year family brewery making true hon-mirin in-house from its own distilled rice liquor (kome-jochu), aged longer than most artisanal makers. Flagship 'Fukuraijun' hon mirin distributed internationally through premium sake/seasoning importers.

The supplierFounded 1850 in Kawabe, Gifu; family-run; produces own kome-jochu base; ages hon-mirin longer than typical artisanal brewers; also sake/vinegar.
Why it sells abroadAuthentic long-aged hon-mirin brewed from own rice spirit; premium chef/HORECA positioning

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CertificationsTraditional hon-mirin (no public Halal/Organic/Kosher cert confirmed)
Pack formatsBottles; Typical: 500ml / 720ml
Shelf lifeTypical: ~18-24 months ambient unopened
StorageCool, dark, ambient
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks (liquor logistics)
CapacityTypical: small artisanal brewery
Container loadTypical: LCL
PricingTypical: premium artisanal hon-mirin
OEM / private labelPossible
Wholesale & MOQYes - importer/wholesale
Key exporters & distributorsPremium sake importers (US/AU/EU)
Export regulationJapan-brewed hon-mirin (contains alcohol ~14%); liquor import licensing in destination; standard docs
Market demandGrowing - true hon-mirin among premium/HORECA buyers
How to source itPremium sake/seasoning importers
Verified sourceshttps://umamimart.com/products/hakusen-fukuraijun-hon-mirin-btl-720ml; https://sunflowersake.com/products/fukuraijun-hon-mirin; https://int.japanesetaste.com/collections/hakusen-shuzo
MakerHakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. (白扇酒造) - founded 1850
OriginJapan (Kawabe, Gifu Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Vinegar & Mirin
Available inWorldwide
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2106.90 (hon-mirin as food prep) / verify per market alcohol classification
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