日本酒をはじめとして、日本文化を世界へと広める「JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY 」。

Feature | 2024.11.22

情報を拡散するだけでなく、流通システムや
日本酒アプリやブロックチェーンの開発など
リアリティのある活動で日本と世界をつなぐ。

JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY  時本 禎史氏

HANAAHU TEA

「JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY」では日本茶プロジェクトを実施。
春夏秋冬それぞれの季節に合わせた味わいが愉しめる日本茶を飲食店へ提供している。

JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY: Spreading sake and Japanese culture worldwide.
Connecting Japan and the world through practical initiatives, from distribution systems to blockchain development—besides sharing information.
The Japan Craft Sake Company, led by Hidetoshi Nakata, actively promotes Japanese culture globally to showcase Japan’s potential for the future. As its name suggests, the company focuses on sake, offering overseas export consulting, blockchain operations, product development, and events.
We spoke with Yoshifumi Tokimoto, who oversees sake apps and blockchain development, to learn more about their wide-ranging initiatives.
What does the Japan Craft Sake Company see in sake? Tokimoto explains, “Sake is deeply rooted in Japan’s traditions and landscapes. It is integral to rituals like ground-breaking ceremonies and closely connected to regional culinary cultures. Sake embodies Japanese heritage.”
Among your many sake-related projects, which ones are you particularly focusing on? “One is the development and management of the Sakenomy app. Sakenomy allows users to learn about breweries by scanning labels or searching by text—a solution for international sake enthusiasts who may struggle with Japanese labels. It also provides recommended serving temperatures and ideal food pairings, a valuable tool for restaurateurs.”
This way, the brewery can send information directly to consumers. Another project is the Sake Blockchain, an innovative distribution management system.
“Each bottle has a QR code, enabling one-by-one tracking from the brewery to international distributors, and even restaurants globally. With our Cold Chain System, sake can be exported at an optimal -3°C, while also monitoring turnover rates at restaurants worldwide.”
In addition to tech solutions, the company organizes events like CRAFT SAKE WEEK in Roppongi, an annual gathering that has already attracted over a million visitors. It’s a cultural showcase, featuring renowned chefs’ food pairings and artisanal crafts from top artists.
They also launched the éks brand—a sake line designed for pairing with specific cuisines. The initial releases focus on tempura and yakiniku, with plans to add kaiseki and sushi soon. Crafted with input from top chefs who work closely with brewers, éks is sake designed for the “ultimate pairing experience.”
Not content with sake alone, the Japan Craft Sake Company is expanding Japan’s influence through a unique distribution system, connecting consumers and brewers, and promoting Japanese culture globally.

株式会社 JAPAN CRAFT SAKE COMPANY
https://craftsake.jp/

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