Aquasommelier Training Organization
About the activities of the Japan Aqua
Sommelier Association and AQUADEMIA
Revised April 2022

Japan Aqua Sommelier Association: J A S A■ Philosophy
Promote the maintenance and improvement of the natural environment through enlightenment of water
cultureContribute to enriching daily lifestyle and culture
By training and accrediting aqua sommeliers who have acquired the correct knowledge and skills of water,

We will spread the aqua sommelier and its knowledge and skills not only in Japan but also to the world.It was■ Vision
The Japanese version of the National Trust, which protects Japan's excellent natural environment, from theperspective of water
The association will take the lead in promoting the JAPAN AQUA AWARDS.By interacting with high quality waterfrom around the world, you can enjoy Japanese mineral water.Improve to world-class quality and spread to theworld■ Activity outline
・ Training and certification of aqua sommelier meisters and aqua sommeliers, registered with theassociation
・ Backup of various activities of Aqua Sommelier Meister and Aqua Sommelier
・ Dispatch and planning of association-certified instructors for various trainings, seminars, and events・ Information dissemination through e-mail newsletter for association members and increased exposurein the media

What we aim for through the development of aqua sommeliers

To understand the environment of natural water and to cultivate conservation andprotection
Learn the goodness, importance, and preciousness of natural water (natural mineral water) nurtured by the earth.
We will nurture a spirit of caring for and cherishing the nature and environment that produce that precious water.
Expand the network of aqua sommeliers and understand and nurture the splendor of water and water environment
unique to each region. Develop the Japanese version of the National Trust centered on water.
And deepen exchanges with natural water from all over the worldThrough these activities,
we will improve the quality of water in Japan and disseminate information on its goodness to the world.

Increase the number of people who want a rich lifestyle
Water is closely linked to various life scenes and is the fundamental support for our lives and health.
Through the way we interact with water, we will provide an opportunity to reconsider our lives.
We will also help you with ideas and staging to create a rich and moist life.Simply selling off Japan's excellent naturalenvironment will not lead to the SDGs.Develop a place where people from all over the world can visit and refresh byprotecting the environment centered on water and developing high-quality infrastructure.

Aqua Sommelier Qualification Overview
Association certifiedinstructor
Aqua Sommelier Meister

・Association certified instructor
Aquasommelier

・Aquasommelier Meister

Aqua navigator

・Aquasommelier
・Aquanavigator

Obtaining correctknowledge andinformation aboutmineral water andwater

Mineral waterandBasic knowledgeof waterLearn andenjoy its charmCan tellMinera water of theworldHave a deep
knowledge of waterCancontribute to society

Aiming to be a water expert

It is the role of the aqua sommelier to contribute to the creation of a new and prosperous life byproviding consumers, producers, and industry with the value of mineral water and water, andaccurate information backed by scientific evidence. ..
Japan Aqua Sommelier Association ：JASA
Association that officially recognizes that it is an aqua sommelier with correctknowledge about mineral water, and aims to contribute to the improvement of living
culture and industrial development through exchange and utilization.

Aquasommelier business concept
・ Social entrepreneurial activities
・ Aqua sommelier qualification
・ Information exchange and friendshipbetween aqua sommeliers

OverseasJASA

Aqua store & authorized store

JAPAN AQUA Awards

Domestic
協賛企業
協賛企業
Sponsors

・ Acquired the correct knowledge of water
Operated by Aqua Sommelier
AQUADEMIA
・ Disseminate correct knowledge
Aqua sommelier training
・ Small lot sales of carefully selectedSchoolvarieties
・ School management
Real & remote
APO / Aqua Store activities
・ Lecturer training
Personal demand ・ Program compositionAwareness of interest in waterHighpersonWine sommelier, sakebrewerCoffee specialistJapanesetea, black tea, Chinese tea
instructor

Activity support
goods, places, human resources,
funds

Corporate demand

Hotel / restaurant

Food

Water purifier /server

Water relatedcompanies

Esthetic spa

Cosmetics

Scenario for the penetration and expansion of aqua sommelier

Spread of aqua sommelier (cumulative)
1500

1000

500

2020

2008
April
At the Nishiazabu
Store start

Assumedactivities andsituations

JAPAN AQUA
AWARDSstart

All over the country
Start of course

2021

RemoteAQUADEMIA
start

2022２０２５年

Multi-faceted developmentof content(Provided to other schools,・ Publishing, etc.)

Various media
Various media
Various media
Various media
Various media
Various media
Various media
Various media
Appeal Appeal
AppealAppealAppealAppealAppealAppealRequest for cooperation with the Japan Aqua Sommelier Association
In promoting the aqua sommelier, we had you agree with the philosophy and vision of Japan
Aqua Sommelier Association. We would like to ask all the companies to cooperate as asupporting company in the operation of the aquasommelier training business.
We are also looking forward to the participation of more companies.

Supporting organizations / companies
・Beverage manufacturing companies:

Otsuka Foods Co., Ltd., Pokka Sapporo F & B Co., Ltd.,

Carpathian Springs SA, Aqualine Co., Ltd.,Harves Co., Ltd.,・ Food and beverage import, wholesale, retail business:

APO Co., Ltd.

・ Medical institution: Medical corporation： Aqua Bright,
・ Water server related companies:

Duskin Co., Ltd., Waterstand Co., Ltd., Waterpoint Co.,

Ltd.,OMCO East Japan Co., Ltd., Water Server Co., Ltd.,・ Media marketing related companies:

Cubic Co., Ltd., DM Solutions Co., Ltd., StarCraft Co., Ltd.,Asahi Shimbun

・ Other water-related companies; Organo Corporation© 2022 Japan Aqua Sommelier Association
This material is created with the intention of giving explanations accompanied by presentations by our staff.It is prohibited to1.redistribute all or part of this material outside the company without our written permission, and2. copy, photocopy, or any other means other than for internal explanation purposes. ..

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