Zanpa Awamori (Higa Shuzo)

Zanpa (Higa Shuzo) · Okinawa (Yomitan, Cape Zanpa)
Alcohol Awamori Alcohol Emerging

Zanpa is an awamori brand created in 1980 by Higa Shuzo, named after Cape Zanpa in Yomitan, Okinawa, and appreciated throughout Japan. The black and white expressions are made by traditional all-koji black-koji fermentation characteristic of Ryukyu awamori. Higa Shuzo participates in Okinawan awamori export-promotion efforts targeting overseas markets. The brand offers a recognizable, export-ready awamori name for international buyers.

The supplierHiga Shuzo, Yomitan, Okinawa; Zanpa brand since 1980; traditional black-koji awamori producer
Why it sells abroadRecognizable Cape Zanpa awamori; traditional black-koji method; Okinawa promotion-backed

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) Higa Shuzo (est. 1948, Yomitan/Cape Zanpa, Okinawa) makes Zanpa awamori (brand since 1980) under the Ryukyu Awamori GI; a US-market 24% ABV version was developed. (GI, not a dietary/food-safety cert.)
Pack formats720ml, 1800ml; cases of 6/12 (draft retained)
Shelf lifeStable spirit; kusu variants age well (draft retained)
StorageAmbient; keep sealed, away from heat/light
Minimum orderTypical: case/pallet via export-promotion channel
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks (emerging export)
CapacityTypical: mid-size Okinawan distillery
Container loadTypical: LCL via consolidator
PricingMid; Zanpa 720ml retail ~USD 25-40
OEM / private labelBrand-led (not confirmed as formal OEM).
Wholesale & MOQAwamori wholesale; 720ml mid-tier
Key exporters & distributorsOkinawa awamori export-promotion channels
Export regulationTTB COLA + import permit (US); Ryukyu Awamori GI; HS 2208
Market demandEmerging; rising overseas interest in Ryukyu awamori category
How to source itHiga Shuzo -> US importers (Umami Mart) and EU retail -> retail/on-premise (confirmed; US-spec version exists)
Verified sourceshttps://midorinoshima.com/en/140_higashuzo-okinawa; https://umamimart.com/products/zanpa-white-awamori-btl-720ml
MakerHiga Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginOkinawa (Yomitan, Cape Zanpa)
CategoryAlcohol / Awamori
Available inUnited States, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEmerging
HS code2208.90
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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.