Japanese Natural Spring Water
日本名水 (Nihon Meisui)
At a glance
| Japanese name | 日本名水 |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Nihon Meisui |
| Category | Beverage ingredients |
| Regions of origin | Mt. Fuji area (Yamanashi, Shizuoka), Toyama (Kurobe), Ishikawa (Mt. Hakusan), 200 designated sites nationwide |
| Typical MOQ | 24-case retail; bulk water supply via OEM |
| Japan regulatory status | Regulated under Food Sanitation Law; Japan Mineral Water Association |
| Suppliers listed | 5 suppliers |
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 |
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