UNTOLD JAPAN and dekantā Announce Partnership: Merging Luxury Travel with Japanese Whisky Experiences
Travel agency UNTOLD JAPAN and Japanese whisky retailer dekantā have partnered to offer wealthy inbound travelers an exclusive blend of bespoke travel and cask ownership experiences at new-generation Japanese distilleries.
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Background and Purpose of the Partnership
Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery
The clients of both companies, primarily wealthy inbound travelers from English-speaking countries, do not seek the standard routes featured in guidebooks. Instead, they desire travel experiences that allow them to discover the profound charm of Japan through interactions with local people and its historical and cultural background.
When Untold Japan attended a memorable first single malt bottling event at Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, at the invitation of dekantā, they witnessed the deep passion poured into whisky making, from meeting the Master Distiller to the care taken in every stage of production.
This experience provided a new understanding of the essence of Japanese whisky making. To allow Untold Japan's clients to gain a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture through this experience, we have decided to form this partnership.
Key Details of the Partnership
Through this partnership, Untold Japan will introduce its clients to dekantā's exclusive cask ownership programs, ranging from legendary distilleries like Karuizawa Whisky Distillery to new-generation ones like Ontake and Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery.
Cask ownership is a deeply personal experience that unfolds over years, not months. Clients are guided through every stage, from selecting the distillery and cask to arranging visits and observing the maturation process. Owners can visit the distillery annually and eventually bottle their own private release, savoring a moment that can never be replicated by any bottle sitting on a shelf.
Conversely, dekantā's clients will gain access to Untold Japan's bespoke travel services, allowing them to enjoy fully customized trips to Japan. Built on deep relationships forged with various operators nationwide over many years, Untold Japan opens doors to new travel experiences for dekantā's clients, from private geisha dinners and Untold Japan's original sumo experiences to stays in private villas inaccessible to regular tourists.
Karuizawa Whisky Distillery | UNTOLD JAPAN Private Geisha Dinner
Both companies prioritize authentic Japanese cultural experiences, craftsmanship, and service that remains in the hearts of their clients. For dekantā, this is achieved through whisky; for Untold Japan, through travel. Through this partnership, we will provide one-of-a-kind experiences that only our two companies can realize.
Representative Comments
Founder of UNTOLD JAPAN: Joshua Lassman-Watts
What left the deepest impression during our experience at the Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery is that true wealth is not about extravagance. It lies in the slow, careful processes that conceal the profound depth of Japan. This is something we have always believed about travel.
Founder of dekantā: Makiyo
This partnership is a natural extension of what both companies are already practicing.
The most valuable experiences in Japan are not always obvious or easy to find. That shared understanding is the foundation of this alliance.
◾️ About dekantā
dekantā is a retailer specializing in rare Japanese whisky, boasting one of the world's largest online selections. Their offerings range from rare bottles for collectors to small-batch, regional exclusives from new-generation distilleries, as well as renowned brands like Yamazaki and Hibiki.
In recent years, they have played a central role in the development of the Japanese whisky cask market. Through close partnerships with new distilleries, they have pioneered systems allowing overseas clients to purchase Japanese whisky casks, establishing themselves as a trusted platform supporting everything from cask procurement to management.
◾️ About UNTOLD JAPAN
Untold Japan is a travel agency specializing in bespoke tours primarily targeting wealthy inbound travelers from English-speaking countries. Founded by two foreigners with a deep affection for Japan, the company was born from a desire to share the authentic Japan—known only to locals—with visiting tourists. A team that knows Japan inside out designs customized itineraries that exceed client expectations, connecting them to Japan's hidden culture, people, and places.
Through partnerships with local agencies like JR Kyushu Private Travel Service and relationships with local governments and travel professionals nationwide, they offer exclusive access to the luxury sleeper train 'Seven Stars', among other experiences.
Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery
The clients of both companies, primarily wealthy inbound travelers from English-speaking countries, do not seek the standard routes featured in guidebooks. Instead, they desire travel experiences that allow them to discover the profound charm of Japan through interactions with local people and its historical and cultural background.
When Untold Japan attended a memorable first single malt bottling event at Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery in Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture, at the invitation of dekantā, they witnessed the deep passion poured into whisky making, from meeting the Master Distiller to the care taken in every stage of production.
This experience provided a new understanding of the essence of Japanese whisky making. To allow Untold Japan's clients to gain a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture through this experience, we have decided to form this partnership.
Key Details of the Partnership
Through this partnership, Untold Japan will introduce its clients to dekantā's exclusive cask ownership programs, ranging from legendary distilleries like Karuizawa Whisky Distillery to new-generation ones like Ontake and Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery.
Cask ownership is a deeply personal experience that unfolds over years, not months. Clients are guided through every stage, from selecting the distillery and cask to arranging visits and observing the maturation process. Owners can visit the distillery annually and eventually bottle their own private release, savoring a moment that can never be replicated by any bottle sitting on a shelf.
Conversely, dekantā's clients will gain access to Untold Japan's bespoke travel services, allowing them to enjoy fully customized trips to Japan. Built on deep relationships forged with various operators nationwide over many years, Untold Japan opens doors to new travel experiences for dekantā's clients, from private geisha dinners and Untold Japan's original sumo experiences to stays in private villas inaccessible to regular tourists.
Karuizawa Whisky Distillery | UNTOLD JAPAN Private Geisha Dinner
Both companies prioritize authentic Japanese cultural experiences, craftsmanship, and service that remains in the hearts of their clients. For dekantā, this is achieved through whisky; for Untold Japan, through travel. Through this partnership, we will provide one-of-a-kind experiences that only our two companies can realize.
Representative Comments
Founder of UNTOLD JAPAN: Joshua Lassman-Watts
What left the deepest impression during our experience at the Kiyokawa Village Farm Distillery is that true wealth is not about extravagance. It lies in the slow, careful processes that conceal the profound depth of Japan. This is something we have always believed about travel.
Founder of dekantā: Makiyo
This partnership is a natural extension of what both companies are already practicing.
The most valuable experiences in Japan are not always obvious or easy to find. That shared understanding is the foundation of this alliance.
◾️ About dekantā
dekantā is a retailer specializing in rare Japanese whisky, boasting one of the world's largest online selections. Their offerings range from rare bottles for collectors to small-batch, regional exclusives from new-generation distilleries, as well as renowned brands like Yamazaki and Hibiki.
In recent years, they have played a central role in the development of the Japanese whisky cask market. Through close partnerships with new distilleries, they have pioneered systems allowing overseas clients to purchase Japanese whisky casks, establishing themselves as a trusted platform supporting everything from cask procurement to management.
◾️ About UNTOLD JAPAN
Untold Japan is a travel agency specializing in bespoke tours primarily targeting wealthy inbound travelers from English-speaking countries. Founded by two foreigners with a deep affection for Japan, the company was born from a desire to share the authentic Japan—known only to locals—with visiting tourists. A team that knows Japan inside out designs customized itineraries that exceed client expectations, connecting them to Japan's hidden culture, people, and places.
Through partnerships with local agencies like JR Kyushu Private Travel Service and relationships with local governments and travel professionals nationwide, they offer exclusive access to the luxury sleeper train 'Seven Stars', among other experiences.