CONCEPT

Our Vision


Capturing the Land's Memory in Scent, from Fukushima to the World

As naturadistill, we aim to distill local resources, encapsulate the memory of the land in its fragrance, and craft gins that deliver these experiences to the world.

We believe that a single glass of gin carries the memory of a place far and wide, drawing people to discover the land through its aroma, connecting them with others, and weaving the future of the region.

With such possibilities infused into our gins, we deliver them from here, Fukushima to the world.

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    Fukushima, and Japan as a whole,
    still holds a wealth of untapped charm.

    The everyday landscapes we see.
    The nameless plants at our feet.

    These seemingly insignificant things,
    may actually be unique to "this very place" in the world.

    By taking a fresh look at and putting effort into
    the things we encounter daily,
    they can become something "we can be proud of on the world stage."

    　

    We strive for such craftsmanship.

STORY

The Distillery's Beginning

naturadistill began with a thought from our Founder & Representative, Sota Oshima.
"I want to overturn Fukushima's perception."
Not with logic, but with "sensibility."
With the surprise and deep emotion of "delicious" and "Flavorful."

  • November 2024: "naturadistill Kawauchi Distillery" to n in Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture

    From Fukushima to the world, to deliver the charm of the land,

    we begin producing gin, a distilled spirits.

    "Spirits have no expiration date."

    "You can freely bottle the aroma of botanicals."

    ("Freely capturing the aroma of botanicals in a bottle"/"Freely bottling the aroma of botanicals")

    Gaining supporters through crowdfunding,

    we opened up our distillery, converted a former pharmacy warehouse.

KAWAUCHI

About Kawauchi Village

Kawauchi Village, surrounded by mountains with clean air and water-preserving the ambience and lifestyle of a traditional mountain village.

  • Kawauchi Village is located approximately 240km in a straight line from Tokyo.
    Situated in the central-western part of Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture.
    It is a nature-rich highland area at the foot of the Abukuma Mountains.

    During the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, the entire village was evacuated,
    and it stands at the forefront of a region facing the challenge of ongoing population decline.
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  • The Only Village in Fukushima Prefecture Without Water Supply and Sewerage

    Kawauchi Village, where all households rely on pumped groundwater for their daily lives.

    The forests, which cover 80% of the village's area, nurture this pristine groundwater,

    and this blessing of groundwater is utilized in the production of our gin.
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    The image of Native Japanese Botanical GIN was taken at the Sennogawa River, the "sacred place" of naturadistill.

BOTANICAL

About endemic(native) plants


Endemic Plants: Ingredients for Creating Unique Japanese Scents

"Endemic species" refers to a species of organism that has inhabited a specific land or environment since ancient times.

Japan, being an island nation with a long north-south stretch and variations in altitude, is home to many endemic plant species.

At naturadistill, we focus on Japan's endemic plants, using them as botanicals—the aromatic ingredients in distilled spirits.

By deliberately choosing endemic plants, which have low yields and require significant effort to harvest, we create a unique flavor profile unlike any other.

  • About the endemic species "Kaya (Torreya nucifera)"

    Key botanical that creates one and only character for naturadistill

  • A native Japanese plant

    that combines the coniferous, pine-resin-like scent

    with the refreshing aroma of citrus.

    　

    It is the main botanical in our gin,

    and the source of the refreshing citrus aroma when you taste our gin.

    　

    Origin: Fukushima Prefecture

    (Kawauchi Village, Yabuki Town, Koriyama City, Tamura City, Minamisoma City, Koori Town)

  • Torreya nucifera (kaya) used to grow wild in gardens and other areas around private homes throughout Japan,

    but its numbers drastically decreased due to logging after the Meiji era, and with almost no reforestation,

    it is now said to be on the verge of extinction.

    　

    However, as we conducted our research,

    we discovered that many torreya trees grow wild in Fukushima Prefecture.

  • It's not cultivated,

    but grows wild in the woodland near the Kawauchi Village.

    And the surrounding areas – this is "Kaya" (Japanese torreya).

    From harvesting to sorting,

    everything is done by own hand.

    　

    It takes time and effort,

    but for us, it's one of the important tasks that connects us with nature.

    　

    The harvest is carried out with local residents and customers,

    and become a place for interaction.

  • "Kaya" trees grow very slowly,

    taking 300 years to reach full maturity.

    　

    Slowly.

    But steadily.

    　

    With the future 300 years from now in mind,

    we want to walk alongside the "Kaya."

    As we dream.

MANUFACTURE

About Manufacturing


Carefully distilled using Kawauchi Village's pristine water and carefully selected ingredients, combining traditional and modern distillation techniques.

A delicate process is followed to maximize the natural aroma of the botanicals.

  • A custom-made Japanese stainless steel still, equipped both vacuum and atmospheric distillation - even globally unique

    We use vacuum distillation, which allows the boiling point to be adjusted within the range of approximately 20-78℃.

    Lowering the boiling point enables distillation at lower temperatures,
    preventing the decomposition of heat-sensitive aroma components, suppressing off-flavors,
    and bringing out a fruity and light taste and aroma.

  • We distill each botanicals individually, and then blend the respective new-make spirits


    Typically, several botanicals are distilled together from the start.

    However, our distillery distills each botanical individually using the optimal distillation method for each - and blend them.

    To maximize their rich aroma of every botanicals.

VISION

The Future Vision by naturadistill Kawauchi Village Distillery


Using Scent as the Core, Branding the Entire Region

  • "From Fukushima to the World: A Scented Journey"

    "Establishing Regional Brands Based on Local Culture and Resources"

    Even a village of 2,000 people can connect with the world.

    A future where scents connect people and places.

COMPNAY INFO

Company Profile


Company Name: Kokage Inc.

Established: 2022

CEO: Sota Oshima

Location: 396-2 Machibun, Oaza Kamikawauchi, Kawauchi Village, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture

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