Konteki Tears of Dawn Daiginjo

Konteki (Higashiyama Shuzo) · Kyoto (Fushimi)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Konteki is crafted by Higashiyama Shuzo in Kyoto's Fushimi sake district, brewing since 1920. Tears of Dawn is a daiginjo made with Yamada Nishiki rice, widely available across US importers and retailers. It is distributed in the US by Vine Connections and carried by Kome Collective, True Sake and Total Wine. The fragrant, elegant style is positioned for premium gifting and fine dining.

The supplierHigashiyama Shuzo (Higashiyama Brewing Co.), Fushimi, Kyoto; founded 1920; premium ginjo/daiginjo focus under Konteki brand
Why it sells abroadFushimi Kyoto provenance; elegant fragrant daiginjo; broad US retail availability

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal: not publicly verified. Organic-JAS: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. (confirmed) Higashiyama Shuzo (crafting Konteki since 1920, Fushimi, Kyoto) uses Fushimi water and Yamadanishiki; Tears of Dawn is a daiginjo. Seishu license assumed.
Pack formats300ml, 720ml; gift-boxed options; cases of 12 (draft retained)
Shelf life12 months daiginjo (draft retained)
StorageCold storage recommended for daiginjo
Minimum orderTypical: case-level via Vine Connections
Lead timeTypical: importer stock; reorder 6-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: small-mid Fushimi brewery; steady export allocation
Container loadLCL/FCL via importer consolidation
PricingPremium; Tears of Dawn 720ml retail ~USD 30-45
OEM / private labelNo (own brand).
Wholesale & MOQDaiginjo wholesale; 720ml premium FOB
Key exporters & distributorsVine Connections, Kome Collective
Export regulationTTB COLA + import permit (US); HS 2206
Market demandEstablished; popular premium gift and fine-dining SKU in US
How to source itHigashiyama Shuzo -> Vine Connections / Kome Collective -> US retail/on-premise (confirmed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.vineconnections.com/japanese-sake/grades/junmai-daiginjo-daiginjo/tears-of-dawn/; https://www.komecollective.com/sake/tears-of-dawn/
MakerHigashiyama Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginKyoto (Fushimi)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Canada, Singapore
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.