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Yoichi

Yoichi is a coastal town in Hokkaido, Japan, located in the Shiribeshi Subprefecture on the island’s western coast. It sits along Yoichi Bay, near Otaru, and is part of the broader Otaru area. The town is known for agriculture, particularly apple production, and for its long-standing fishing industry. Its seaside setting also makes it a destination for seafood, scenery, and outdoor activities.

The Yoichi Distillery, located in the town, is a major whisky facility established in 1934 by Masataka

Yoichi is also a Japanese masculine given name. It can be written with various kanji or kana

Taketsuru,
the
founder
of
Nikka
Whisky.
The
distillery
is
noted
for
its
maritime-style
single
malts,
produced
in
a
cool,
foggy
climate
reminiscent
of
Scotland.
Its
products
include
Yoichi
Single
Malt
and
Nikka
From
the
Yoichi,
which
have
contributed
to
Nikka’s
international
reputation.
and
is
used
by
individuals
in
Japan
and
in
Japanese
communities
abroad.
In
addition
to
the
town
and
the
distillery,
the
name
appears
in
fiction
and
public
life,
reflecting
its
place
in
Japanese
naming
practices.