Mitsutake Hokuto Kenshiro Imo Shochu

Mitsutake Hokuto (Mitsutake Shuzojo) · Saga (Kashima)
Alcohol Shochu Alcohol Growing export

Mitsutake Shuzojo (founded 1688) in Kashima, Saga produces 'Hokuto Kenshiro', a black-koji imo (sweet potato) shochu made with Kagoshima Kogane Sengan, in a Fist of the North Star anime collaboration. It carries the characteristic black-koji aroma with a smooth finish, distilled additive-free. Listed on JETRO's Discover Shochu B2B directory with export markets in China and Hong Kong, and distributed in the US by Mutual Trading. It is a growing pop-culture export brand.

The supplierKashima, Saga distillery founded 1688; additive-free imo shochu; anime IP collaborations; exports to CN/HK.
Why it sells abroadBlack-koji imo shochu with global anime IP appeal; on JETRO Discover Shochu directory.

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CertificationsAll-natural, no additives (maker-stated)
Pack formats720ml, 1800ml bottles (25-30% ABV)
Shelf lifeIndefinite when sealed (distilled spirit)
StorageCool, dark, upright; ambient stable
Minimum orderTypical: distributor case minimum
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ocean freight
CapacitySmall-to-mid distillery
Container loadTypical: LCL / mixed shipment
PricingTypical: mid imo-shochu wholesale tier
OEM / private labelAnime IP collaboration product (Hokuto no Ken)
Wholesale & MOQVia Mutual Trading and direct export (B2B)
Key exporters & distributorsMutual Trading Co., Inc. (MTC Sake), Mitsutake Shuzojo (direct export to CN/HK)
Export regulationUS import as 'shochu / distilled spirit' (TTB); China/HK spirits import licensing; COLA label approval.
Market demandGrowing pop-culture-driven demand in Asia/US
How to source itJETRO Discover Shochu listing / Mutual Trading importer
Verified sourceshttps://www.jetro.go.jp/en/discovershochu/distillery/mitsutake_shuzojo.html; https://www.mtcsake.com/products/p/mitsutake-hokuto-kenshiro
MakerMitsutake Shuzojo Co., Ltd.
OriginSaga (Kashima)
CategoryAlcohol / Shochu
Available inUnited States, China, Hong Kong
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2208.90
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