Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd.’s Honkaku Umeshu, “Joto Umeshu”, has been awarded the prestigious PLATINUM in the Umeshu Category at the Kura Master 2026 Liqueur Competition held in Paris, France. Furthermore, our Honkaku Shochu, “Yakushima Daishizenrin Imo”, proudly achieved GOLD in the Imo (Sweet potato) Category at the Honkaku Shochu & Awamori Competition.

Kura Master 2026

Kura Master

Kura Master is a competition for Sake, Honkaku Shochu & Awamori, and Umeshu, dedicated to the French audience. The judging is performed by top professionals in the food and beverage industry—including MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) recipients, top sommeliers from prestigious hotels, bartenders, cavistes, and culinary experts—with a significant emphasis placed on “food pairing.” Through various events, the competition provides a platform to promote these products to France and the wider European market.

Kura Master Official Website