At a glance
- Japanese name
- 白扇酒造株式会社
- Established
- 1835
- Location
- Kawabe, Gifu
- English support
- Inquire via operator
- Export experience
- US, EU, Asia
- Website
- www.hakusenshuzou.jp
Editor's scoring
Overall 10/25 (40%)
- English supportMinimal
- Export experienceStrong
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Founded 1835 in Gifu, Hakusen Shuzo produces traditional 'fukurai-mirin' — a 3-year aged hon-mirin from a 100% rice base using only the brewery's own koji-mold. The flagship 'Fukurai' label is exported to leading sushi restaurants in the US and Europe. The brewery also produces honkaku shōchū and seasonal sake. A reference producer for fine-dining export-grade Japanese mirin.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material7 suppliers
Hon-Mirin
本みりん
Hon-mirin (true mirin) is a traditional Japanese fermented rice cooking wine containing approximately 13–14% alcohol by volume. Aichi (Mikawa) and Chiba (Nagareyama) are the major traditional production areas. Hon-mirin is distinct from 'mirin-style seasoning' (みりん風調味料) — a non-fermented sweetener.
Aichi (Mikawa), Chiba (Nagareyama) +1MOQ 50–500 L
FAQ about Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. produce?
Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include traditional materials. Examples include Hon-Mirin.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. is based in Kawabe, Gifu, Japan (established 1835). 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 Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?
Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. primarily operates in Japanese. OEM JAPAN's operator team handles inquiry translation, specification documentation, and ongoing communication on behalf of overseas buyers — no Japanese language capability required from your side.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. have?
Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. 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: US, EU, Asia).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd.?
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 Hakusen Shuzo Co., Ltd. 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