Kuma
球磨
Kuma is a GI for rice shochu from Kuma District and Hitoyoshi City in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is made only from Japanese rice and koji made from Japanese rice, mashed with local water and pot-distilled, with every step from fermentation to bottling carried out within the area.
- Production area
- Kuma District and Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture
- Type
- Shochu
- Designated
- June 30, 1995
- Managing body
- 球磨焼酎管理委員会（球磨焼酎酒造組合内） (opens in a new tab)
- Producers
- About 27
Production standard in brief
Our summary of the standard set by the National Tax Agency. See the agency's page for the official text.
Ingredients are limited to Japanese rice and rice koji made from Japanese rice. The mash is made with local water and pot-distilled. Fermentation, distillation, storage and bottling take place within Kuma District and Hitoyoshi City.
National Tax Agency production standard (opens in a new tab)
Brewery visits & events
August 8 is "Kuma Shochu Day." The Kuma Shochu Distillers Association's distillery map shows which distilleries accept visitors, and the association also holds training courses for Kuma shochu guides.
Where to buy
In Japan, drinking alcohol under the age of 20 is prohibited by law.
FAQ
Kuma is a GI for rice shochu from Kuma District and Hitoyoshi City in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is made only from Japanese rice and koji made from Japanese rice, mashed with local water and pot-distilled, with every step from fermentation to bottling carried out within the area.
Shochu made in Kuma District and Hitoyoshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture to the production standard.
The National Tax Agency designated it as a liquor Geographical Indication on June 30, 1995.
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