Nanbu Bijin Tokubetsu Junmai

Nanbu Bijin · Iwate (Ninohe)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Nanbu Bijin from Iwate is a multi-award-winning brewery (including IWC Champion Sake) known for clean, elegant junmai and a strong international and halal-certified export program. Its consistent quality and global outreach make it a dependable premium listing. The brewery actively pursues new markets including the Middle East and Europe. It is firmly export-established.

The supplierNanbu Bijin in Ninohe, Iwate, founded 1902, is an internationally awarded brewery with a proactive, halal-inclusive export strategy and a clean, elegant junmai house style.
Why it sells abroadIWC Champion Sake pedigree plus halal certification for wider market reach

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal: NOT publicly verified — no halal certification found. CONFIRMED instead: Kosher (acquired 2013) and Vegan (acquired 2019, first vegan-certified Japanese sake; applies to overseas exports). Nanbu Bijin's own site states the Kosher certification applies to its Junmai Ginjo line; application to the Tokubetsu Junmai specifically is implied for export lots but not explicitly itemized. Also Non-GMO Project Verified (2020) for junmai sake and liqueurs. Restate halal as unverified.
Pack formats300ml, 720ml and 1800ml bottles; gift boxes — consistent with maker range. Polishing 55%, 15-16% ABV (per maker product page).
Shelf life~12 months pasteurized — estimate.
StorageCool storage; refrigerate for best quality.
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
OEM / private labelPossible but not publicly documented. Unverified.
Wholesale & MOQDirect export and specialist importers; MOQ by mixed case
Key exporters & distributorsNanbu Bijin export, JFC International, Mutual Trading
Export regulationAlcohol import license; US TTB COLA + state; EU excise; bilingual/English labeling; halal-certified lines available for relevant markets.
Market demandStrong and broad
How to source itDirect export or established importers (London Sake UK, Tippsy/MTC US carry Nanbu Bijin).
Verified sourceshttps://www.nanbubijin.co.jp/en/sake/nihonshu/tokubetsu-junmai/tokubetsu_junmaishu/; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanbu_Bijin_Brewery; https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201118005469/en/Nanbu-Bijins-Junmai-Sake-and-Liqueurs-Now-Registered-as-Non-GMO-Project-Verified!
MakerNanbu Bijin Co., Ltd.
OriginIwate (Ninohe)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +5 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
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.