Article: From Tarumizu, Kagoshima to Thailand | Connecting Japan and Thailand through Onsen Water 99
From Tarumizu, Kagoshima to Thailand | Connecting Japan and Thailand through Onsen Water 99
Living in Thailand, you might sometimes come across Japanese products.
Have you ever felt a sense of nostalgia when finding something you used to use while living in Japan, or a product from your hometown?
Today, a variety of Japanese products, including food, seasonings, and snacks, are available for purchase in Thailand.
And "water" is one of them.
ONSENSUI99, which originated in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture, is now available for purchase in Thailand.
In this article, we would like to introduce not only its water quality and hardness, but also the story behind how ONSENSUI99 from Kagoshima is delivered to Thailand.
Tarumizu City, Kagoshima: The Birthplace of ONSENSUI99
Tarumizu City in Kagoshima Prefecture is located in the northwestern part of the Osumi Peninsula.
Kinko Bay spreads out before it, with Sakurajima, a symbol of Kagoshima, visible on the other side.
ONSENSUI99 is a natural hot spring water sourced from approximately 750 meters underground in Tarumizu City.
It features naturally alkaline properties (pH 9.5–9.9) and is an ultra-soft water with a hardness of 1.7 mg/L.
However, when it comes to ONSENSUI99, we want to share more than just the numbers.
"Where was this water born?"
We believe this is an important part of the background for truly understanding the water.
If you would like to learn more about our water source and the location where it is collected, please read this article.
Bringing the water that Kagoshima has cherished to Thailand
Although ONSENSUI99 is a product sold in Japan, we now deliver it to Thailand as well.
Why, then, do we sell water from Kagoshima in Thailand?
Thailand already has plenty of bottled water.
If you visit convenience stores or supermarkets, you will see not only Thai brands but also water imported from various countries.
In that context, our purpose in bringing ONSENSUI99 to Thailand is not simply because it is a "Japanese product."
It is about ensuring those who have enjoyed ONSENSUI99 in Japan can continue to drink it in Thailand, and allowing those who discover it for the first time in Thailand to get to know this water born in Kagoshima.
Whether you first encountered ONSENSUI99 in Japan or in Thailand, our mission is to offer it as a daily choice for hydration.
Reuniting with the water you knew in Japan while in Thailand
When living abroad, products that were taken for granted in Japan can sometimes feel out of reach.
Water might be one of those things.
Water you drank every day in Japan.
Water you drank at your parents' home.
Water you discovered and loved while traveling.
When you happen to find such products overseas, you might think:
"Oh, I can buy this in Thailand, too."
In fact, those who already knew ONSENSUI99 in Japan sometimes find it again in Thailand.
On the other hand, some people discover ONSENSUI99 for the first time after they begin living in Thailand.
Even if the entry point is different, the bottle in your hand is the same.
Being able to drink ONSENSUI99, sourced from Tarumizu City in Kagoshima, as part of your daily life in Thailand—that is one of the reasons why ONSENSUI99 Thailand delivers these products.
More than just "Japanese water," it is "water from Tarumizu, Kagoshima"
Japanese products sold overseas are often labeled as "Made in Japan."
Of course, that is important information for understanding a product's origin.
However, for ONSENSUI99, we would like you to know a little more.
It is not just water sourced somewhere in Japan; it is water sourced from approximately 750 meters underground in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima Prefecture.
By knowing that, you begin to see the background of the product that the name "ONSENSUI99" alone might not reveal.
When you pick up a bottle in Thailand, we hope you will remember where that water came from.
If you would like to know more about the characteristics of ONSENSUI99, please take a look here.
▶ What is ONSENSUI99? Enjoy natural alkaline hot spring water from Kagoshima in Thailand
From Kagoshima to Thailand, and into your daily life
ONSENSUI99, sourced in Tarumizu City, Kagoshima.
That water crosses the sea to reach Thailand, ending up in someone's home, office, or on their dining table every day.
To us, it is not just about it being "water imported from Japan."
Our goal is for it to become a part of the daily life of those living in Thailand:
Drinking it when you wake up in the morning.
Drinking it while working.
Drinking it with a meal.
Drinking it with your family.
It is about becoming one of your daily choices for water.
Kagoshima and Thailand are far apart.
Even so, we can be connected through this water.
Whether you are already drinking ONSENSUI99 or just found out about us in Thailand, we hope that when you hold a bottle, you will remember:
"This is water that came from Tarumizu, Kagoshima."
ONSENSUI99 can also be purchased from our official online store in Thailand.
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