{"id":173431,"date":"2025-10-03T13:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T04:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&p=173431&lang=en"},"modified":"2025-10-03T13:18:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T04:18:58","slug":"fukuoka-sake-wins-gi-recognition","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/fukuoka-sake-wins-gi-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Sake Wins GI Recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"

On October 1, the Fukuoka Regional Taxation Bureau announced that sake produced in Fukuoka Prefecture has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, a system that protects product names tied to specific regions. At a ceremony in Hakata, Bureau Director Kenya Ozawa said he hopes the designation will raise the brand value and visibility of Fukuoka sake, driving consumer demand and sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

The designation applies to sake brewed in Fukuoka using domestically grown rice and koji, with water sourced within the prefecture. According to the bureau, Fukuoka sake is noted for its rich umami and clean finish, developed in harmony with the region\u2019s flavorful cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tetsuo Yamaguchi, chair of the Fukuoka Sake Brewers Association, welcomed the recognition but emphasized it as a starting point. He highlighted the potential for stronger exports, especially to European markets where GI labeling is well established.<\/span><\/p>\n

The GI system, launched in 2015, allows registered products to display an official mark as a sign of certified quality. In Kyushu and Okinawa, other GIs include Saga sake and regional varieties of shochu. <\/span>Source:<\/b> Fukuoka Prefecture<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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