From bonsai to a drop of fragrance: TRADMAN’S BONSAI releases new craft gin distilled from pine needles

From bonsai to a drop of fragrance. TRADMAN’S BONSAI Releases New Craft Gin Distilled from Pine Needles ​
Matsubaya Co., Ltd. Press release: September 1, 2025 To Members of the Press From bonsai to a drop of fragrance. TRADMAN’S BONSAI Releases New Craft Gin Distilled from Pine Needles Expressing the inherited beauty of pine through distillation TRADMAN’S BONSAI, run by Matsubaya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Teppei Kojima), which promotes the traditional Japanese culture of bonsai to the world, is pleased to announce the release of its first-ever craft gin, Matsuba Gin.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120492/9/120492-9-c22c7e67522bcc84c103c3b5a9786702-1078×1364.png ■ Regarding the release of “Matsuba Gin” TRADMAN’S BONSAI is based on the idea that “tradition is a continuous stream of innovation.” It is redefining the value of bonsai, a traditional Japanese culture, and promoting it to the world as a culture that will connect to the next 100 years. At the heart of our activities is the pine tree. In particular, we have been deeply drawn to pine needles, which have long been a symbol of vitality. We wanted to tap into the potential of pine needles not simply as a material, but as a form of life, just like bonsai, carefully extracting their fragrance and delivering it in a new form. This time, we focused on the aroma and benefits of “Matsuba Tea,” made using pine needles as tea leaves, and produced this product, “Matsuba Gin,” in a new form: craft gin. Related press release: “TRADMAN’S BONSAI Launches New “Pine Needle Tea,” Capturing the Vitality of Pine Needles and the Purifying Power of Makomo (Press Release, March 21, 2025) ■The pure fragrance of pine needles Pine needles are said to promote blood flow, strengthen blood vessels, raise body temperature, and have antioxidant properties, making them a popular natural remedy since ancient times. This pine needle tea is carefully distilled in cooperation with SiCX (Kyoto Distillery), the only craft gin distillery located in the heart of the traditional city of Kyoto. Like a bonsai tree, we listen to the voice of the
ingredients and condense their tranquil fragrance into every drop. CEO Teppei Kojima personally tastes every sample, carefully crafting each and every one, from the aroma to the lingering finish, just like crafting a bonsai tree. This sake has a clean finish, with the distinctive, dignified aroma of pine gently rising, making it perfect for mixing with soda. This craft gin truly expresses the aesthetic sense of “white space” and “tranquility” embodied in bonsai through the distillation technique.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120492/9/120492-9-dd577bf57a38f048901b2fa1a9baae6f-1492×1468.png ■Product information Product name: TRADMAN’S Matsuba Gin Release Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025, 11:00 AM Volume: 500ml Price: ¥11,000 (tax included) Sales Location: TRADMAN’S TOKYO (Store) / TRADMAN’S BONSAI Official Online Store Production Cooperation: SiCX (Kyoto Distillery) ■About TRADMAN’S BONSAI TRADMAN’S BONSAI was formed in 2015 (later establishing Matsubaya Co., Ltd. in 2016) with the mission of spreading the traditional Japanese art of bonsai to the world. Not only do we preserve tradition, but we also cherish the essence of the “spirit of hospitality” and “altruism” embodied in bonsai. By fusing street culture, fashion, and art, we incorporate innovation into traditional Japanese culture and continue to evolve every day. TRADMAN’S BONSAI will redefine “Japanese coolness” through bonsai and create innovative value.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/120492/9/120492-9-525a7f57214dfb24f0b3564c0c1ea51e-2160×2700.jpg 【Company Profile】 Company name: Matsubaya Co., Ltd. Head office location: 1F Shin-Tokyo Building, 3-3-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 President and CEO: Teppei Kojima Business: Bonsai space production, leasing, rental, sales, and purchase Established: April 2015 HP: https://tradmans.jp/ For more information about this release