eMarketing Solutions :
Finding Distribution Channels in Japan

• Importers (Specialised Trading Companies)

*A certain quantity of wine is often required for the large trading companies, so this option may not be suitable for small wineries, whose production is limited.


• Wholesalers

*Some wholesalers have a huge sales network. This option may be good for small to medium wineries.


• Retailers

*Even small retail shops are now importing wines directly from overseas. Also some small shops are teamed up for bulk buying. This option may be good for small wineries.


• Individuals

*Most of enquiries I receive from Japan are actually from individuals, who want to order wines directly from overseas wineries (wine shops), but don't know how.

A List of distributors(Importers / Wholesalers / Retailers)

	Company Name	Web site	Lang.
	arcane	http://www.arcane-jp.com/	JP
	Asahi Breweries, Ltd.	http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/english/	EN
	Asahiya Winecellar	http://www.asahiya-wine.com/	JP
	C.G.C. Japan Co., Ltd.	http://www.cgcjapan.co.jp/ english/index.html	EN
	ENOTECA	http://www.enoteca.co.jp/online-shop2/e_index.html	EN
	Godo Shusei Co., Ltd.	http://www.godo.jp/english/	EN
	Hiroya International Co., Ltd.	http://www.hiroya-inter.com/	JP
	Japan Europe Trading Co., Ltd.	http://www.italia.ne.jp/jet/	JP
	JALUX Inc.	http://www.jalux.com/english/	EN
	Kanematsu Corporation	http://www.kanematsu.co.jp/ english/kg00_00.htm	EN
	Kikkoman Corporation	http://www.kikkoman.com/	EN
	Kinoshita International Co., Ltd.	http://www.kinoshita-intl.co.jp/	JP
	Kokubu Co., Ltd.	http://www.kokubu.co.jp/english/	EN
	Kyowa Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd.	http://www.kyowa.co.jp/ en/index.htm	EN
	Lead Off Japan Co. Ltd.	http://www.lead-off-japan.co.jp/ corporate/corporate_en.html	EN
	Manns Wine Co., Ltd.	http://www.kikkoman.co.jp/manns/	JP
	MEIDI-YA Co., Ltd.	http://www.meidi-ya.co.jp/	JP
	Mercian Corporation	http://www.mercian.co.jp/ e/index.html?main.html	EN
	Mikuni Wine Co., Ltd.	http://www.mikuniwine.co.jp/	JP
	Monte Bussan Limited	http://www.montebussan.co.jp	JP
	Japan New Zealand Selections Co., Ltd.	http://www.j-nzs.co.jp/	JP
	Nippon Liquor Ltd.	http://www.nlwine.com	JP
	Nihon Shurui Hanbai Co., Ltd.	http://www.nishuhan.co.jp	JP
	The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd.	http://www.nikka.com/eng/	EN
	Nippon S. T. Johnson Sales Co., Ltd.	http://www.njc-net.co.jp/ njc/profile/wine/wine_eg.htm	EN
	Pernod Ricard Japan Co., Ltd.	http://www.pernod-ricard.com/	EN
	RyoShoku Limited	http://www.ryoshoku.co.jp	JP
	Sapporo Breweries Limited	http://www.sapporobeer.jp/english/	EN
	Shigematsu Co., Ltd.	http://www.shigematsu.co.jp	JP
	Snow Brand Milk Products Co., Ltd.	http://www.snowbrand.co.jp	JP
	Suntory Ltd.	http://www.suntory.com/	EN
	Takara Shuzo Co., Ltd.	http://www.takara.co.jp/ english/index.htm	EN
	Tomen Foods Co., Ltd.	http://www.tomen.co.jp/ earthee.html	EN
	Tomoe Wine  Spirits Co., Ltd.	http://www.tomo-e.co.jp/j/wine/index.html	JP
	Wellnet International Co.,Ltd.	http://www.wellnet-web.co.jp/	JP
	Yah'z Company Ltd	http://www.yahz.co.nz/	JP
	Yamaya Corporation	http://www.yamaya.co.jp/ en/core.htm	EN