To Make Japan the Holy Land of Whisky. The 'Whisky Tourism Copper Seal Book' Finally Begins
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- To Make Japan the Holy Land of Whisky. The 'Whisky Tourism Copper Seal Book' Finally Begins
- Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. is participating in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" tourism project, supervised by its president, Takahiko Inagaki. The "Copper Seal Book," launching on April 1, 2026, will be available at 28 craft distilleries nationwide. After significant renovations and service enhancements, Saburomaru Distillery recorded a record 45,000 visitors in fiscal 2025 and aims to further contribute to local tourism and the Japanese whisky industry through this initiative.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: March 26, 2026
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Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. is participating in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" tourism project, supervised by its president, Takahiko Inagaki. The "Copper Seal Book," launching on April 1, 2026, will be available at 28 craft distilleries nationwide. After significant renovations and service enhancements, Saburomaru Distillery recorded a record 45,000 visitors in fiscal 2025 and aims to further contribute to local tourism and the Japanese whisky industry through this initiative.
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- To Make Japan the Holy Land of Whisky. The 'Whisky Tourism Copper Seal Book' Finally Begins (March 26, 2026), PR Times
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- March 26, 2026
Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. is participating in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" tourism project, supervised by its president, Takahiko Inagaki. The "Copper Seal Book," launching on April 1, 2026, will be available at 28 craft distilleries nationwide. After significant renovations and service enhancements, Saburomaru Distillery recorded a record 45,000 visitors in fiscal 2025 and aims to further contribute to local tourism and the Japanese whisky industry through this initiative.
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Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture, CEO: Takahiko Inagaki) will participate in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" tourism project, organized by Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppan Co., Ltd. Mr. Inagaki himself, also as the representative of T&T TOYAMA*, personally supervised the entire project.
The "Copper Seal Book," planned and published by Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppan (Yomiuri Travel Group), will go on sale on April 1, 2026 (Japanese Whisky Day) at 28 craft distilleries nationwide, on the Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppan website, and elsewhere.
"Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" Web Page: https://ryokou.yomiuri.co.jp/jwp
Since starting whisky production in 1952 and undergoing a major distillery renovation in 2017, the Saburomaru Distillery has recently developed new facilities on its premises. These include a distillery restaurant, a regenerative barrel workshop called Re:COOPERAGE, a blender & workshop room, and a hand-fill room. We have been enhancing our services to provide visitors with an experience that engages all five senses and is truly unique. As a result, the number of visitors in the fiscal year 2025 reached a record high of approximately 45,000 (according to Wakatsuru Shuzo's research). We intend to continue growing as a visitor facility and, through our participation in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book," contribute to the revitalization of local Toyama industry and tourism, as well as the further development of Japan's whisky industry.
*T&T TOYAMA Co., Ltd.: Japan's first Japanese whisky bottlers (Location: Saburomaru, Tonami City; Representatives: Takahiko Inagaki, Komei Shimono)
New Product Information:
Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book, Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Copper Seal
[Copper Seal Book 2026 & Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Copper Seal Set (Limited to 100 sets)]
Specifications: Copper Seal Book: H 160mm x W 115mm, Copper Seal: H 120mm x W 100mm. Accordion fold, 48 inner pages (including designated pages for 28 companies).
Set Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Quantity: Limited to 100 sets (first-come, first-served)
Sales Start Date: April 2nd (Thursday) from 10:30 AM
Sales Location: Wakatsuru Shuzo Taisho Kura Shop
*The Copper Seal Book alone is 2,500 yen.
*The first edition commemorative copper seal is not sold separately.
Saburomaru Distillery Copper Seal (Regular Edition)
[Saburomaru Distillery Copper Seal (Regular Edition)]
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
Specifications: Same as the copper seal mentioned above.
Sales start date and location are the same as above.
The "Copper Seal Book," planned and published by Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppan (Yomiuri Travel Group), will go on sale on April 1, 2026 (Japanese Whisky Day) at 28 craft distilleries nationwide, on the Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppan website, and elsewhere.
"Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" Web Page: https://ryokou.yomiuri.co.jp/jwp
Since starting whisky production in 1952 and undergoing a major distillery renovation in 2017, the Saburomaru Distillery has recently developed new facilities on its premises. These include a distillery restaurant, a regenerative barrel workshop called Re:COOPERAGE, a blender & workshop room, and a hand-fill room. We have been enhancing our services to provide visitors with an experience that engages all five senses and is truly unique. As a result, the number of visitors in the fiscal year 2025 reached a record high of approximately 45,000 (according to Wakatsuru Shuzo's research). We intend to continue growing as a visitor facility and, through our participation in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book," contribute to the revitalization of local Toyama industry and tourism, as well as the further development of Japan's whisky industry.
*T&T TOYAMA Co., Ltd.: Japan's first Japanese whisky bottlers (Location: Saburomaru, Tonami City; Representatives: Takahiko Inagaki, Komei Shimono)
New Product Information:
Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book, Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Copper Seal
[Copper Seal Book 2026 & Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Copper Seal Set (Limited to 100 sets)]
Specifications: Copper Seal Book: H 160mm x W 115mm, Copper Seal: H 120mm x W 100mm. Accordion fold, 48 inner pages (including designated pages for 28 companies).
Set Price: 3,000 yen (tax included)
Quantity: Limited to 100 sets (first-come, first-served)
Sales Start Date: April 2nd (Thursday) from 10:30 AM
Sales Location: Wakatsuru Shuzo Taisho Kura Shop
*The Copper Seal Book alone is 2,500 yen.
*The first edition commemorative copper seal is not sold separately.
Saburomaru Distillery Copper Seal (Regular Edition)
[Saburomaru Distillery Copper Seal (Regular Edition)]
Price: 500 yen (tax included)
Specifications: Same as the copper seal mentioned above.
Sales start date and location are the same as above.
FAQ
When will the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" go on sale?
It will go on sale on April 1, 2026, which is also known as Japanese Whisky Day.
Who is the supervisor of the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book" project?
Mr. Takahiko Inagaki, the CEO of Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. and representative of T&T TOYAMA, supervised the project.
Where can customers purchase the "Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Seal Book"?
Customers can buy it at 28 craft distilleries nationwide or on the Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppan website.
What new facilities were recently developed on the premises of the Saburomaru Distillery?
The new facilities include a distillery restaurant, a regenerative barrel workshop named Re:COOPERAGE, a blender & workshop room, and a hand-fill room.
How many visitors did the Saburomaru Distillery receive in the fiscal year 2025?
The distillery received a record high of approximately 45,000 visitors in the fiscal year 2025.