At a glance
- Japanese name
- 旭酒造 (獺祭)
- Established
- 1948
- Location
- Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
- English support
- English corporate site; New York and Paris boutiques
- Export experience
- Global
- Website
- www.asahishuzo.ne.jp/en
Editor's scoring
Overall 10/25 (40%)
- English supportLimited
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Yamaguchi-based premium sake brewery founded 1948, producer of the Dassai brand — Japan's most internationally-recognised premium sake. Operates a fully-temperature-controlled, year-round brewing facility (rejecting the traditional kura seasonal model) and produces exclusively junmai daiginjo grade. Substantial export business to over 30 countries; flagship retail in New York and Paris. The Dassai 23 (23% rice polishing ratio) is the company's most-iconic SKU. Increasingly active in B2B sake-derived ingredient partnerships for cosmetic and supplement OEMs.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material7 suppliers
Sake Extract
日本酒エキス
Sake extract is a concentrated preparation from Japanese rice wine, typically aqueous or hydro-alcoholic extraction capturing amino acids, peptides, and flavor actives. Cosmetic applications use non-alcoholic or low-alcohol fractions for moisturizing and brightening claims; food applications use sake concentrate in seasonings, glazes, and bakery.
Niigata, Hyōgo (Nada) +3MOQ 10–30 kg (cosmetic extract) / 50–500 L (bulk for food use) - GlossaryRaw material11 suppliers
Sake Lees Extract
酒粕エキス
Sake lees (酒粕, sakekasu) is the residual solid obtained after pressing fermented rice mash in sake brewing. Used in cosmetics for amino acids, peptides, and yeast-derived bioactives. Major sake-producing regions (Niigata, Nada, Fushimi, Saijō) supply upstream material. Well-suited to sustainability narratives as an upcycled brewing byproduct.
Niigata, Hyōgo (Nada) +2MOQ 10–30 kg
FAQ about Asahi Shuzo / Dassai
Q. What does Asahi Shuzo / Dassai produce?
Asahi Shuzo / Dassai is listed on this platform with 2 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include traditional materials and cosmetic raw materials. Examples include Sake Extract and Sake Lees Extract.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Asahi Shuzo / Dassai official site
Q. Where is Asahi Shuzo / Dassai located, and how does that affect shipping?
Asahi Shuzo / Dassai is based in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, Japan (established 1948). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Asahi Shuzo / Dassai support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. English corporate site; New York and Paris boutiques Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Asahi Shuzo / Dassai have?
Asahi Shuzo / Dassai has not registered specific third-party certifications on this platform — request COA, GMP statement, and ISO documentation directly via the inquiry form. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Global).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Asahi Shuzo / Dassai?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Asahi Shuzo / Dassai on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-05-05