Masumi Yawaraka Junmai Ginjo

Masumi (Miyasaka Brewing) · Nagano (Suwa)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Masumi is the Nagano brewery that discovered the famous No. 7 sake yeast, one of the most widely used yeasts in Japan, giving it a foundational place in sake history. Its clean, balanced junmai ginjo is a reliable, story-rich listing for export markets. The yeast heritage is a compelling B2B and educational hook. It exports steadily to the US and Asia.

The supplierMiyasaka Brewing in Suwa, Nagano, founded 1662, is a historic brewery and the source of Association Yeast No. 7; it runs a modern export program and visitor cellar.
Why it sells abroadBirthplace of Yeast No. 7; strong educational/heritage angle

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsFood sanitation compliance and export documentation (standard). HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. No halal/organic/kosher certification found.
Pack formats300ml, 720ml and 1800ml bottles.
Shelf life~12 months pasteurized; no legal expiry.
StorageCool/refrigerated, dark, upright.
Minimum orderTypical: from 1 mixed case
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-scale with export volume
Container loadTypical: mixed FCL feasible
PricingMid to premium by grade
OEM / private labelPossible (per draft); no public OEM program confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQDirect export and specialist importers; MOQ by mixed case
Key exporters & distributorsMasumi export, Vine Connections, JFC International
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA + state; EU excise; bilingual labeling; chilled handling for ginjo.
Market demandSteady
How to source itDirect export or established importers (Miyasaka Brewing / Masumi is export-experienced; origin of association yeast No.7).
Verified sourceshttps://www.masumi.co.jp/en/
MakerMiyasaka Brewing Co., Ltd.
OriginNagano (Suwa)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong +3 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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