Making Japan a Whisky Mecca: The 'Whisky Tourism Copper Stamp Book' Finally Launches
Wakatsuru Shuzo joins the whisky tourism initiative 'Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Stamp Book.'
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- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 00:28
Wakatsuru Shuzo Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Saburomaru, Tonami City, Toyama Prefecture; President & CEO: Takahiko Inagaki) is participating in the whisky tourism initiative 'Japanese Whisky Passport (Copper Stamp Book),' organized by Ryoko Yomiuri Publishing Co., Ltd. Inagaki himself served as overall supervisor of this project in his capacity as representative of T&T TOYAMA*.
The 'Copper Stamp Book' is planned and published by Ryoko Yomiuri Publishing (Yomiuri Travel Group) and will go on sale starting April 1, 2026 (Japanese Whisky Day) at 28 craft distilleries nationwide and on the Ryoko Yomiuri Publishing website.
Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Stamp Book Web Page:
https://ryokou.yomiuri.co.jp/jwp
Saburomaru Distillery has been producing whisky since 1952 and underwent a major renovation in 2017. In recent years, it has expanded its facilities to include a distillery restaurant, a regenerative cooperage called Re:COOPERAGE, a blender & workshop room, and a hand-fill room — all designed to offer visitors a 'five-senses' experience and one-of-a-kind encounters. As a result, the distillery recorded approximately 45,000 visitors in fiscal year 2025 (according to Wakatsuru Shuzo), the highest ever. Going forward, the distillery aims to continue growing as a visitor destination, and through participation in the 'Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Stamp Book,' contribute to revitalizing local industry and tourism in Toyama, as well as the further development of Japan's whisky industry.
*T&T TOYAMA Co., Ltd. — Japan's first Japanese whisky bottler (located in Saburomaru, Tonami City; Representatives: Takahiko Inagaki, Komei Shimono)
New Product Information:
[2026 Copper Stamp Book · Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Copper Stamp Set (Limited to 100 Sets)]
Format: Copper Stamp Book — 160mm (H) × 115mm (W); Copper Stamp — 120mm (H) × 100mm (W)
Accordion-fold, 48 interior pages (including designated paste-in pages for 28 distilleries)
Set Price: ¥3,000 (tax included)
Quantity: Limited to 100 sets (first-come, first-served)
Sale Start Date: Thursday, April 2, from 1:00 AM
The 'Copper Stamp Book' is planned and published by Ryoko Yomiuri Publishing (Yomiuri Travel Group) and will go on sale starting April 1, 2026 (Japanese Whisky Day) at 28 craft distilleries nationwide and on the Ryoko Yomiuri Publishing website.
Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Stamp Book Web Page:
https://ryokou.yomiuri.co.jp/jwp
Saburomaru Distillery has been producing whisky since 1952 and underwent a major renovation in 2017. In recent years, it has expanded its facilities to include a distillery restaurant, a regenerative cooperage called Re:COOPERAGE, a blender & workshop room, and a hand-fill room — all designed to offer visitors a 'five-senses' experience and one-of-a-kind encounters. As a result, the distillery recorded approximately 45,000 visitors in fiscal year 2025 (according to Wakatsuru Shuzo), the highest ever. Going forward, the distillery aims to continue growing as a visitor destination, and through participation in the 'Japanese Whisky Passport Copper Stamp Book,' contribute to revitalizing local industry and tourism in Toyama, as well as the further development of Japan's whisky industry.
*T&T TOYAMA Co., Ltd. — Japan's first Japanese whisky bottler (located in Saburomaru, Tonami City; Representatives: Takahiko Inagaki, Komei Shimono)
New Product Information:
[2026 Copper Stamp Book · Saburomaru Distillery First Edition Commemorative Copper Stamp Set (Limited to 100 Sets)]
Format: Copper Stamp Book — 160mm (H) × 115mm (W); Copper Stamp — 120mm (H) × 100mm (W)
Accordion-fold, 48 interior pages (including designated paste-in pages for 28 distilleries)
Set Price: ¥3,000 (tax included)
Quantity: Limited to 100 sets (first-come, first-served)
Sale Start Date: Thursday, April 2, from 1:00 AM