Making Japan a Whisky Sanctuary: "Whisky Tourism Bronze Seal Book" Project Set to Launch
Wakatsuru Shuzo's Saburomaru Distillery is participating in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Bronze Seal Book" project, a nationwide tourism initiative launching April 1, 2026, aimed at revitalizing local industries and promoting Japan's craft whisky scene.
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 05:11
Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tonami City, Toyama; President: Takahiko Inagaki) has announced its participation in the "Japanese Whisky Passport Bronze Seal Book" (Doin-cho) whisky tourism project, organized by Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppansha. The project was supervised by Mr. Inagaki himself in his role as the representative of T&T TOYAMA*.
The "Bronze Seal Book" is a commemorative passport-style book published by Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppansha (Yomiuri Travel Group). It will be available starting April 1, 2026 (Japanese Whisky Day) at 28 craft distilleries across Japan and through the publisher's website.
Japanese Whisky Passport Website: https://ryokou.yomiuri.co.jp/jwp
Saburomaru Distillery, which began whisky production in 1952, underwent a major renovation in 2017. Recently, it has expanded its facilities to include a distillery restaurant, the "Re:COOPERAGE" recycled barrel workshop, blending and workshop rooms, and a hand-fill room, offering visitors a unique "five-senses" experience. These efforts resulted in a record-high 45,000 visitors in fiscal year 2025. By joining this project, the distillery aims to further stimulate Toyama's local industry and contribute to the growth of the Japanese whisky industry.
*T&T TOYAMA Co., Ltd.: Japan's first independent whisky bottler (based in Tonami City).
New Product Information:
[Bronze Seal Book 2026 & Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Set (Limited to 100 sets)]
Includes: Bronze Seal Book (160mm x 115mm) and a commemorative Bronze Seal (120mm x 100mm).
Format: Accordion-fold, 48 pages (including designated pages for 28 distilleries).
Set Price: 3,000 yen (tax included).
Quantity: Limited to 100 sets (first-come, first-served).
Sales Start: April 2 at 1...
The "Bronze Seal Book" is a commemorative passport-style book published by Ryokou Yomiuri Shuppansha (Yomiuri Travel Group). It will be available starting April 1, 2026 (Japanese Whisky Day) at 28 craft distilleries across Japan and through the publisher's website.
Japanese Whisky Passport Website: https://ryokou.yomiuri.co.jp/jwp
Saburomaru Distillery, which began whisky production in 1952, underwent a major renovation in 2017. Recently, it has expanded its facilities to include a distillery restaurant, the "Re:COOPERAGE" recycled barrel workshop, blending and workshop rooms, and a hand-fill room, offering visitors a unique "five-senses" experience. These efforts resulted in a record-high 45,000 visitors in fiscal year 2025. By joining this project, the distillery aims to further stimulate Toyama's local industry and contribute to the growth of the Japanese whisky industry.
*T&T TOYAMA Co., Ltd.: Japan's first independent whisky bottler (based in Tonami City).
New Product Information:
[Bronze Seal Book 2026 & Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Set (Limited to 100 sets)]
Includes: Bronze Seal Book (160mm x 115mm) and a commemorative Bronze Seal (120mm x 100mm).
Format: Accordion-fold, 48 pages (including designated pages for 28 distilleries).
Set Price: 3,000 yen (tax included).
Quantity: Limited to 100 sets (first-come, first-served).
Sales Start: April 2 at 1...