Collection: 【for Personal Use Sales】AMAMI Kokuto Shochu（Japanese Sugarcane Spirit）& Liqueur

【This page is for personal imports】

-Available brands vary by country and region.

-Before purchasing, please confirm with your nearest DHL Express location whether the items can be imported via personal import customs clearance.

-If customs clearance is denied in the importing country or region, refunds for the purchase price and shipping fees will not be possible. Please understand that we cannot be held responsible in such cases before proceeding with your purchase

-Please note that some countries or regions do not allow the import of alcoholic beverages, and due to licensing agreements, direct sales may not be available in certain areas depending on the product.

【Primary Sales Areas】
*For orders from countries or regions not listed, please contact us.
-Nishihira Shuzo
【Asia】HK,TW,SG
【Oceania】AU,NZ,PG
【Europe】AT,BG,DE,HU,IE,LT,LX,NL,NO,ES,CH,GB

-Machida Shuzo/ Amami Oshima Kaiun Shuzo
【Aisa】HK
【Oceania】AU,NZ,PG
【Europe】AT,BG,DE,HU,IE,LT,LX,NL,NO,ES,CH,GB

【About Amami Kokuto(Brown Sugar) Shochu】

In December 2024, Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Japan produces a wide variety of alcoholic beverages, including sake, beer, wine, whisky, and shochu.
Shochu is typically made from ingredients such as rice, sweet potato, barley, or brown sugar.

Among these, there is a unique distilled spirit called Amami Kokuto Shochu, which is legally permitted to be produced only in the Amami Islands.

Amami Kokuto Shochu is made using brown sugar derived from sugarcane—also used in rum production—combined with rice koji.
There are approximately 23 distilleries across the Amami Islands, each employing its own traditional methods, resulting in a wide variety of rare and distinctive flavor profiles.

Thanks to the use of brown sugar, Amami Kokuto Shochu is known for its smooth, mild, and clean taste, with little harshness.

Products range in alcohol content from 16% to 43%, and can be enjoyed in many ways depending on preference:
straight, diluted with water, with soda, on the rocks, or as a base for cocktails.

Note;
-Import quantities are restricted depending on the country or region. Therefore, please note that we are only able to sell one item per order.
-Although we conduct prior research on areas where sales are permitted, please be aware that regulations and restrictions for personal import customs clearance may vary depending on the country or region. We recommend checking with your local DHL Express office before making a purchase.