Small Japanese alcohol producers need modern branding, sales channels and business succession support.
R&D Focus
Alcohol brand incubation, sales and local producer revitalisation
Innovative Solution
Develops and markets products, supports breweries/distilleries and uses crowdfunding and consultancy to revitalise regional alcohol businesses.
Solution Effectiveness
The company reports that all HITOYO products received medals at major 2024 competitions; continued product launches and acquisitions support execution.
About
Local Local specializes in the sale, import, and export of alcoholic beverages, as well as sales, marketing, and consultancy services.
HITOYO – the central product platform for regional shochu bottling and brand development.
Demo Product or Complete Product?
Complete commercial products and consultancy platform.
Future Plan
Market Expansion
Expanding the portfolio and producer-support platform across Japanese regions.
Investment Funding
Used equity crowdfunding in 2025; no later public planned round found.
Awards and Recognitions
Awards
All HITOYO products received silver medals at the 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition; the range also received recognition at IWSC 2024 according to company materials.
Participations
Equity crowdfunding campaign launched in July 2025.
