Food & Beverage Business Investment Opportunities in Japan

Family-owned Japanese sake brewery with 400 years of history and a modern corporate structure established 74 years ago, holding historic brand assets and valuable cultural capital. - Possesses a sake manufacturing license enabling production and sale of sake, umeshu (plum liqueur), and other craft liqueurs under Japan’s liquor regulations. - Signature product is our ultra-premium umeshu positioned as a luxury Japanese liqueur for global markets, leveraging terroir, traditional brewing methods, and heritage branding. - Produces sake, umeshu, and craft liqueurs with a production cap of ~600,000 bottles per year. - Current go-to-market via domestic distribution contracts with 6 Japanese distributors, selling to retail, specialty liquor stores, restaurants, and bars across Japan. - Revenue is generated from direct sales to domestic distributors, premium pricing for ultra-premium umeshu and craft liqueurs, and potential export sales targeting global spirits, luxury drinks, and sake markets. - Backed by investors with strong spirits industry expertise, aiming to replicate Japanese whisky’s global trajectory with 20–30% projected growth and export expansion. - Includes production facilities, land, and historic brewery infrastructure, assets that support brand authenticity and production continuity. - Core team of 3 permanent employees plus temporary hires for production, marketing, and design, enabling flexible cost structure and seasonal scale-up.

Wholesale distribution accounts with: - Mitsubishi Shokuhin (Lawson, AEON) - Nihon Access (LIFE, Hankyu Oasis, Heiwado) - Keiteion Foods (LIFE) - Japan Front Farm (Keihan Mall, APPRO, various other retail shops) #1 Highlight is: Starting October this year the protein ice cream will be available in 160/168 LIFE supermarkets in Kansai. LIFE is the third biggest supermarket chain in Japan and their Kansai supermarkets alone sell over 5m units of ice cream a month (data available). Other retail sales channels include: - APPRO (7 stores) - Keihan Mall (3 stores) - AEON Mall Online Supermarket. - Mujirushi (1) Online sales: - Top selling ice cream in all of Amazon Japan during the month of June. - Top 3 for all of July. The Japanese ice cream market is worth 600 billion JPY (roughly 4.2 Billion USD). In this market, there is not a single protein ice cream in retail which represents a huge opportunity for the company since we are already in retail and will expand rapidly starting October. In addition to the owner, there are 12 temporary employees.

Established business with growth potential: The LLC was founded 5 years back with a focus on establishing its first café location in Tokyo, with plans to expand within the next one to two years. - Resilient business model: The café initially opened in southern Tokyo just before the pandemic. Despite challenges, we adapted by relocating mid-pandemic to our current prime spot in Omotesando, allowing us to build a more sustainable customer base and align with a high-traffic, upscale area. - Strong community and business relations: We maintain active relationships with local businesses for cross-promotions, participate in community events, and occasionally cater for special events, strengthening our brand presence locally. - Media exposure: Our café has been featured in magazines, international blogs (notably in Korea and China), and local websites, enhancing our reputation both locally and abroad. We were also featured on television in a showcase of popular restaurants and cafés along the Ginza Line. - Dedicated team: Our team consists of one full-time and four part-time employees, along with freelancers who assist on a project basis. All staff are bilingual in Japanese and English, ensuring accessible service for both local and international customers. - Customer-centric service: We offer takeaway options for all drinks and selected desserts, with plans to expand takeaway options across the full menu pending development of custom packaging. - Comfortable and unique seating options: Our 45 sq. m. cafe seats 20 guests, featuring both traditional tatami seating and bar stool seating to create a cozy yet stylish atmosphere for varied preferences. - Diverse Customer Base: The majority of our customers are university students or recent graduates aged 25-35, with a strong following among women, couples (including LGBT couples), and groups of friends.