At a glance
- Japanese name
- 坂元醸造
- Location
- Fukuyama region, Kagoshima
- English support
- Retail
- Export experience
- USA, Canada, UK, Australia
- Certifications
- GI No. 172 (2015) — Fukuyama Kurozu
Editor's scoring
Overall 14/25 (56%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceStrong
- Certification breadthLimited
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Authentic Fukuyama kurozu (black vinegar) in Satsuma ceramic jars. 1-year minimum outdoor aging. GI-protected method.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material4 suppliers
Amazake (Sweet Koji Beverage)
甘酒
Amazake is a traditional Japanese sweet beverage made by fermenting rice with rice koji. Koji enzymes convert rice starch to glucose, producing a naturally sweet, non-alcoholic drink. A separate variant made from sake lees contains low alcohol. Hakkaisan Brewery's 'Kōji dake de tsukutta Amasake' (FFC notification I290) is Japan's first koji-based beverage with dual functional claims via A. oryzae HJ1 strain and koji-derived glucosylceramide. Modern positioning includes 'drinking IV drip' (nomu tenteki) health-food claims.
Nationwide; specialty in sake-producing areas (Niigata, Hyōgo, Hiroshima)MOQ 50–200 L (bottled) / 20–50 kg (concentrate)
Track record
Client types served
- European cosmetic and food brands
- North American supplement and beauty brands
How to talk to Sakamoto Jozo
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✓ Available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Sakamoto Jozo
Q. What does Sakamoto Jozo produce?
Sakamoto Jozo is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include beverage ingredients. Examples include Amazake (Sweet Koji Beverage).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. Where is Sakamoto Jozo located, and how does that affect shipping?
Sakamoto Jozo is based in Fukuyama region, Kagoshima, Japan. 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 Sakamoto Jozo support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Retail 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 Sakamoto Jozo have?
Sakamoto Jozo holds GI No. 172 (2015) — Fukuyama Kurozu. They have prior export experience (markets served include: USA, Canada, UK, Australia).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Sakamoto Jozo?
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 Sakamoto Jozo 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: 2026-04-23