OK: However, the character is within Umaji for other things apart from Gokkun, such as the Umaji Heart Attack Marathon, right?

MT: It's also used for Umaji tourism and onsen pamphlets. Though, if it's not presented as a unified image, and used carelessly on unrelated material, its meaning becomes lost.

OK: I have to admit that I like to mix Gokkun and shochu to make a 'Gokkun-wari', so I was wondering whether you had plans to sell your own mixture of yuzu and shochu.

MT: We're in the foodstuffs business only, and currently have no plans to undertake alcohol production on a large scale. We do sell some alcoholic products through mail order, but we don't think there are that many customers who would want them from us.

OK: Have you thought about any new products?

MT: Yes. We're thinking of making yuzu lotion, soap, shampoo products; items for everyday use.

OK: Do you have a final message for Oi! Kochi readers?

MT: To those who have not tasted or drunk Umaji, and to those that have, please come and visit us!