Special Collections

Soba noodles are one of the most popular types of noodles in Japan. They can be served in many different ways, hot or cold. A good source of protei...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

From cocktails to desserts to savory dishes, yuzu citrus is taking the culinary world by storm. This yuzu-blended finishing salt is a perfect addit...

Carefully handcrafted in small batches, Kitomura’s Organic Kito Yuzu Marmalade features a brand of organically grown yuzu citrus known as Kito-Yuzu...

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...

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

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 ...

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

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

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

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...

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...

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

This candy is made from the refreshing Iyokan, a Japanese tangerine. Produced by Kankitsu Labo, which has been specializing in candied fruit produc...

This candy is made from the refreshing Amanatsu, a Japanese orange. Produced by Kankitsu Labo, which has been specializing in candied fruit product...

Mainly used to make sushi rolls or temaki (hand-roll) sushi, this premium brand of roasted nori seaweed is made of only the finest grade nori grown...