Editorial Policy

Sakelog Editorial Guidelines & Statement

Sakelog is a professional portal website dedicated to protecting the authentic value of "Amami Kokuto Shochu," the proud traditional industry of the Amami Islands, and publishing accurate information based on academic and legal foundations.

1. Strict Adherence to Legal Definitions

On this site, "Amami Kokuto Shochu" is described accurately from academic and legal perspectives, protecting its value as a legally protected Amami traditional heritage based on the definition of the JPO Regional Collective Trademark (Registration No. 5202680). We also accurately explain the legal standards for the raw ingredient black sugar (polarization of 90 degrees or below under the Customs Tariff Law guidelines) and the legal requirement of using rice koji in the first stage of mashing.

2. Explanations Based on Scientific Evidence

We emphasize scientific backing when describing product characteristics. In particular, regarding the "Zero Sugars and Zero Purines" claim, we clearly state the scientific fact of physical separation of volatile components (alcohol and aroma compounds) from non-volatile components (sugars and purine bodies) due to the difference in boiling points during the distillation process, avoiding any misleading expressions.

3. Historical and Industrial Accuracy

We treat the 1953 reversion to Japan as the legal turning point for the status of "Authentic Shochu" and objectively describe historical facts such as rice shortages under post-war US military administration and the transition of sugarcane distillation. We also clarify the unique industrial structure of "joint bottling companies" and "brewing distilleries" found in Tokunoshima and Okinoerabujima.

4. Fair Platform Operation

Respecting the diversity of all 25 distilleries in the Amami Islands, we organize information from a neutral standpoint to avoid over-representing specific brands. Even when affiliate advertisements are included, we ensure full transparency, and under no circumstances will legal or scientific facts be distorted by advertisers' intentions.