Special Collections

Umeboshi, commonly known as pickled “ume" plum, is actually a salt-cured ume plum that has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries. Its salty and super...

Made with carefully selected, domestically grown rice and non-GMO corn, this traditional Japanese-style ramen has a chewy texture and hearty flavor...

An indispensable staple ingredient in any Japanese kitchen, this organic mirin-type is ideal for delivering a small dose of umami to many different...

Sesame oil is an amazingly fragrant and delicious oil that can be used for everything from stir-frying vegetables to garnishing salads. This premiu...

This premium cooking sake is made using a sophisticated brewing technique and very carefully designed, resulting in an umami-rich flavor and a full...

Literally meaning “sprinkles”, furikake is Japanese savory flakes commonly used as a topping over rice. There are a number of different types, but ...

Many inexpensive wasabi pastes are actually made with horseradish. This Hon Wasabi (so-called "real wasabi") delivers the pure, fresh pungency with...

Black sesame is a great source of fiber, calcium, and iron. Made only with black sesame, domestically grown “kurogoma kinako” (black soybean powder...

One of the most intriguing and flavorful candies sold in Japan is candied yuzu peel. The yuzu is a citrus fruit that can be quite tart, but when ca...

Carefully selected black sesame seeds are the only ingredients of this aromatic sesame paste. The seeds are roasted, ground, and slowly processed i...

Yuzu citrus, organically grown in Tokushima Prefecture, and organic grape juice are the only ingredients of this wonderful yuzu spread. It exhibits...

Tamari soy sauce is known to have a richer flavor and aroma than standard soy sauce due to its ingredients and production process. Also, it uses so...

This artisan organic rice vinegar has a smooth, slightly sweet, umami rich flavor. Unlike mass produced rice vinegar that is brewed for a shorter d...

Shiso (perilla) is a Japanese herb that is related to the mint family and has a basil-like refreshing aroma and flavor. The herb has widely been us...

To add a unique touch of zesty citrus flavor to sauces, desserts, vinaigrettes, dressings, and marinades, try this Yuzu syrup! This delicious and f...

Rayu refers to a chili oil often used in Japanese-style Chinese food. This artisanal rayu from Kuki, a century-old sesame product manufacturer, is ...

Made from fermented soybeans, salt, and water, soy sauce is an essential condiment in Asian cuisine. This dark soy sauce is carefully fermented wit...

This high-quality potato starch is a common ingredient in many Japanese dishes. A very versatile condiment, Katakuri is used in everything from fri...

Harvested by the Fukami family, this premium ume plum paste is made with organic Nanko plums, the highest regarded variety of ume. The fourth-gener...

Powdered mulberry tea is enjoyed as a caffeine-free substitute for matcha in Japan, especially among people sensitive to caffeine, women during pre...

Organic, smoked, and made without a degreasing process—it is truly a unique, rare soy sauce! Most of the smoked soy sauce products available in the...

Bando Farm is the only certified farm in Japan that conducts the entire process of growing citrus and manufacturing citrus goods onsite. Their orga...

This Japanese Rose Syrup is specially made from a unique rose cultivar named Sahime, produced by an artisan rose producer. The special rose exhibit...

Made from aromatic yuzu citrus skin, tangy green peppers, and rice vinegar carefully selected from hundreds of candidates, Yuzusco (Yuzu Hot Sauce)...