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Liability and Recall: Who Is Responsible When an Imported Product Has a Problem

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record September 7, 2026

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Liability and Recall: Who Is Responsible When an Imported Product Has a Problem

Most planning conversations focus on getting a product into Japan successfully, and understandably so. But a complete picture also requires an understanding of what happens when something goes wrong after the product reaches the market. Alcohol recall procedures in Japan and the liability questions behind them are worth understanding before…

The Wholesaler Dealer License: The Quiet Workhorse of Alcohol Importing

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record September 7, 2026

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The Wholesaler Dealer License: The Quiet Workhorse of Alcohol Importing

The import license gets most of the attention when brands discuss entering Japan. However, the wholesaler dealer license japan operators hold plays an equally important role. This license helps move products from customs clearance into Japan’s distribution chain. From there, products can reach retailers, restaurants, bars, and other business customers.…

Restaurant and On-Premise Sales: Special License Notes for Hospitality Imports

Business, Licensing & Importer of Record September 4, 2026

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Restaurant and On-Premise Sales: Special License Notes for Hospitality Imports

A foreign brand’s product reaching a restaurant, bar, or hotel isn’t the same regulatory question as that same product reaching a retail shelf — on-premise consumption sits under its own licensing logic, and understanding restaurant alcohol license japan requirements matters for any brand planning to build real presence in Japan’s…

License Stacking: How One Operator Can Cover Import, Wholesale and Online Sale

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record September 4, 2026

By JAPANPINT

License Stacking: How One Operator Can Cover Import, Wholesale and Online Sale

Japan’s liquor licensing system isn’t one license that covers everything — it’s a set of distinct licenses, each covering a specific function, and a foreign brand’s real question isn’t “does my partner have a license” but “which licenses, and do they actually cover the full path my product needs to…

How the Alcohol Business Act Affects High-Proof Spirits Imports

Blog, Licensing & Importer of Record September 2, 2026

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How the Alcohol Business Act Affects High-Proof Spirits Imports

Nearly everything in this series has focused on the Liquor Tax Act, the Food Sanitation Act, and standard alcohol import procedures. However, a separate law can matter at the very high end of the ABV spectrum. If you plan to import very high-proof alcohol, you need to understand the relevant…

Godo Kaisha vs. Partner Import: Two Routes Into the Japanese Alcohol Market

Blog, Foundations & Can I Do This September 2, 2026

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Godo Kaisha vs. Partner Import: Two Routes Into the Japanese Alcohol Market

There are genuinely two ways to get alcohol into Japan legally: set up your own Japanese entity and pursue your own liquor license, or work with a partner who already holds one. Neither route is universally right — a godo kaisha alcohol import structure makes sense for some brands, and…

Blog, Foundations & Can I Do This August 31, 2026

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Japan vs. Other Asian Markets: Where Should Your Alcohol Brand Launch First?

Asia is not one market for an alcohol brand. Instead, it includes many different regulatory environments, consumer profiles, and distribution realities. Therefore, choosing where to launch first can shape everything that follows. This post explains where Japan fits into the broader Japan vs Asia alcohol market decision. It also explores…

Importing Craft Beer Into Japan: Freshness, Tax and Channel Strategy

Blog, Category-Specific Inbound August 31, 2026

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Importing Craft Beer Into Japan: Freshness, Tax and Channel Strategy

Craft beer’s biggest advantage over most other alcohol categories entering Japan is also its biggest logistical challenge. It has a shorter freshness window than wine or spirits. Therefore, brands must consider not only tax and labeling but also the time-sensitive nature of beer quality. This guide explains what it takes…

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Liability and Recall: Who Is Responsible When an Imported Product Has a Problem

The Wholesaler Dealer License: The Quiet Workhorse of Alcohol Importing

Restaurant and On-Premise Sales: Special License Notes for Hospitality Imports

License Stacking: How One Operator Can Cover Import, Wholesale and Online Sale

How the Alcohol Business Act Affects High-Proof Spirits Imports

Godo Kaisha vs. Partner Import: Two Routes Into the Japanese Alcohol Market

Japan vs. Other Asian Markets: Where Should Your Alcohol Brand Launch First?

Importing Craft Beer Into Japan: Freshness, Tax and Channel Strategy

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