Japanese Natural Spring Water
日本名水 (Nihon Meisui)
Why source from Japan
Japanese natural spring water from officially designated sources.
Key spec
MOQ from 24-case retail; bulk water supply via OEM.
Typical end-product
Bottled mineral water (PET / glass) — Premium bottled water with origin storytelling tied to a designated 名水百選 source.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 5 suppliers
- Typical MOQ
- 24-case retail; bulk water supply via OEM
- Regions of origin
- Mt. Fuji area (Yamanashi, Shizuoka), Toyama (Kurobe), Ishikawa (Mt. Hakusan), 200 designated sites nationwide
- Category
- Beverage ingredients
- Japan regulatory status
- Regulated under Food Sanitation Law; Japan Mineral Water Association
- Japanese name
- 日本名水
- Romaji
- Nihon Meisui
About this ingredient
Japanese natural spring water from officially designated sources. The Ministry of Environment has selected 100 Famous Waters (1985) and 100 Heisei Period Famous Waters (2008), totalling 200 sites. Japan's first domestic mineral water was Fuji Mineral Water's 'Nihon Evian' (1929).
Regulatory status
| Japan | Regulated under Food Sanitation Law; Japan Mineral Water Association |
|---|---|
| EU | Strict mineral water regulations; 'natural mineral water' classification |
| United States | FDA bottled water regulations; 'spring water' classification |
FAQ for OEM buyers
Q. Which Japanese regions are major spring water source areas?
Major source regions include the Mt. Fuji watershed (Yamanashi and Shizuoka), the Kurobe River system (Toyama), and Mt. Hakusan (Ishikawa), along with numerous other catchment areas across the 200 designated sites.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.regions and glossary_context.whatItIs
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. What MOQs and supply formats are typical?
Retail bottled water is typically supplied in 24-bottle case quantities; bulk water supply for OEM beverage manufacturing is arranged on a project basis with the spring operator or bottler.
Sources
- Source data — sourcing_context.typicalMoq
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. How is Japanese spring water classified for export to the United States?
Bottled water is regulated by the FDA under 21 CFR Part 165. Japanese natural spring water is typically classified and labelled as 'spring water' or 'mineral water' depending on source characteristics and mineral content.
Q. Can Japanese spring water be sold in the EU as 'natural mineral water'?
Sale as 'natural mineral water' in the EU requires recognition under Directive 2009/54/EC. Imported Japanese spring water is typically marketed under the 'spring water' or generic 'bottled water' categories unless EU recognition has been obtained.
Use cases
Bottled mineral water (PET / glass)
- Positioning
- Premium bottled water with origin storytelling tied to a designated 名水百選 source
Tea / coffee / RTD beverages
- Positioning
- Beverage line emphasising the base-water source as a quality and storytelling element
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Sake / shōchū / beer / whisky
- Positioning
- Brewed product positioned around the soft-vs-hard mineral profile of a specific Japanese aquifer
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Specialty cosmetic toner / mist
- Positioning
- Specialty skincare referencing a specific Japanese spring source in marketing while using the generic 水 (water) JSCI label name
Sources
- Source data — glossary_context.typicalUses
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Japanese suppliers
Fuji Mineral Water Co., Ltd.
富士ミネラルウォーター株式会社
YamanashiEst. 1929Japan's first domestic mineral water producer (1929 'Nihon Evian'); Mt. Fuji groundwater.
Mt. Fuji Genryūsui Co., Ltd.
株式会社富士山の源流水
YamanashiMt. Fuji groundwater for OEM bottling and bulk water supply.
Kurobe Sonomama Tennensui
黒部のそのまま天然水
ToyamaNASA-level Class 100 cleanroomToyama Kurobe alluvial fan natural spring water; NASA-level Class 100 cleanroom bottling.
Spark Co., Ltd.
株式会社スパーク
Yamanaka Village, YamanashiYamanakako Village natural spring water with naturally occurring silica content.
Knowhowbank Inc.
ノウハウバンク株式会社
YamanashiMt. Fuji / Oshino spring water OEM bottling service.
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Last updated: 2026-04-24