Welcome ! [yōkoso]
We are pleased to offer you a variety of unique & healthy Japanese ingredients direct from Japan. We cater to ‘home’ cooks, and professional chefs (or anyone in between) we are confident these products will enhance your cooking creation, regardless of type of cuisines. All items on our site are available to purchase – small, medium, or large orders are welcome and appreciated. Please browse our site and let us know if you have any questions about these products. We will reply to you promptly.
Welcome ! [yōkoso]
We are pleased to offer you a variety of unique & healthy Japanese ingredients direct from Japan. We cater to ‘home’ cooks, and professional chefs (or anyone in between) we are confident these products will enhance your cooking creation, regardless of type of cuisines. All items on our site are available to purchase – small, medium, or large orders are welcome and appreciated. Please browse our site and let us know if you have any questions about these products. We will reply to you promptly.
Monaka Shells
When we think of Monaka, it’s a Japanese sweet made of azuki bean jam filling sandwiched between two thin crisp wafers made from mochi.
The jam can be made from azuki beans but also with sesame seed, chestnuts, or rice cake. Modern monaka can also be eaten filled with ice cream.
Our Monaka shells are without filling, therefore using these empty “monaka shells”, one can use these as a vessel to hold your culinary creations – Monaka shells are very delicate, it almost melts in your mouth, perfect for your delicate dish.
Monaka Shells
When we think of Monaka, it’s a Japanese sweet made of azuki bean jam filling sandwiched between two thin crisp wafers made from mochi.
The jam can be made from azuki beans but also with sesame seed, chestnuts, or rice cake. Modern monaka can also be eaten filled with ice cream.
Our Monaka shells are without filling, therefore using these empty “monaka shells”, one can use these as a vessel to hold your culinary creations – Monaka shells are very delicate, it almost melts in your mouth, perfect for your delicate dish.
Okinawa Mozuku
Mozuku is a type of seaweed that grows only in shallow clean tropical water. There are many different types of mozuku, but the two main ones on the market are Okinawa mozuku (thick Mozuku). Over 90% of the mozuku distributed in Japan is the Okinawa Mozuku. It has a nice little crunch when chewed. Mozuku is most commonly served in a vinegar-soy sauce dressing; if not seasoned, it can also be made into tempura or used in varieties of recipes.
Besides vitamin C and K, amino acids and carotenoids, mozuku is rich in fucoidan, a type of polysaccharide found in various species of brown seaweed such as konbu, limu, wakame, mozuku and hiijiki. These Okinawa Mozuku are available to purchase and comes in 250 gram packages or 10 kilo gram cans.
Okinawa Mozuku
Mozuku is a type of seaweed that grows only in shallow clean tropical water. There are many different types of mozuku, but the two main ones on the market are Okinawa mozuku (thick Mozuku). Over 90% of the mozuku distributed in Japan is the Okinawa Mozuku. It has a nice little crunch when chewed. Mozuku is most commonly served in a vinegar-soy sauce dressing; if not seasoned, it can also be made into tempura or used in varieties of recipes.
Besides vitamin C and K, amino acids and carotenoids, mozuku is rich in fucoidan, a type of polysaccharide found in various species of brown seaweed such as konbu, limu, wakame, mozuku and hiijiki. These Okinawa Mozuku are available to purchase and comes in 250 gram packages or 10 kilo gram cans.
Shiraita – Battera Kombu
Battera are a type of pressed sushi made with mackerel originally from Osaka. It’s made by stacking vinegar-pickled mackerel with finely sliced layers of mackerel and kombu; these layers are so thin that they can be practically seen through. The name ‘battera’ comes from the Portuguese word ‘bateira’, which means small boat. The addition of Kombu is unique to the regional Osaka cuisine.
For information about purchasing this unique product, please contact us. Each package shown on the right contains 100 paper thin Kombu.
Shiraita – Battera Kombu
Battera are a type of pressed sushi made with mackerel originally from Osaka. It’s made by stacking vinegar-pickled mackerel with finely sliced layers of mackerel and kombu; these layers are so thin that they can be practically seen through. The name ‘battera’ comes from the Portuguese word ‘bateira’, which means small boat. The addition of Kombu is unique to the regional Osaka cuisine.
For information about purchasing this unique product, please contact us. Each package shown on the right contains 100 paper thin Kombu.
Japanese Organic Matcha Tea
We are proud to bring to you Matcha powder & loose tea leaves, both organic teas from a family operated farm in Miyazaki Prefecture, in the beautiful southern region of Japan -Close to the pacific ocean and surrounded by Kyushu mountains. These teas are certified by organic certifiers JONA and ICEA according to Japanese (JAS) and European organic standards.
Japanese Organic Matcha Tea
We are proud to bring to you Matcha powder & loose tea leaves, both organic teas from a family operated farm in Miyazaki Prefecture, in the beautiful southern region of Japan -Close to the pacific ocean and surrounded by Kyushu mountains. These teas are certified by organic certifiers JONA and ICEA according to Japanese (JAS) and European organic standards.
Crystallized Soy Sauce [shoyu]
A new-style soy sauce that broadens the taste and flavor unique to soy sauce. It dissolves in your mouth, not on the food, so you can enjoy the change in taste. Its sodium content is 1/6 of that of salt. It is a healthy product, as it is naturally fermented and contains no artificial ingredients. Manufactured with a traditional method by craftsmen using the finest locally grown soybeans and domestic wheat. It is also served in first class section on All Nippon Airways.
~ Only a dash of crystallized soy sauce is needed.
~ It is versatile; it can be used in Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisines, salads, desserts, cocktails, and other dishes. This product is available to purchase, please contact us for more information about this amazing product.
Crystallized Soy Sauce [shoyu]
A new-style soy sauce that broadens the taste and flavor unique to soy sauce. It dissolves in your mouth, not on the food, so you can enjoy the change in taste. Its sodium content is 1/6 of that of salt. It is a healthy product, as it is naturally fermented and contains no artificial ingredients. Manufactured with a traditional method by craftsmen using the finest locally grown soybeans and domestic wheat. It is also served in first class section on All Nippon Airways.
~ Only a dash of crystallized soy sauce is needed.
~ It is versatile; it can be used in Japanese, Western and Chinese cuisines, salads, desserts, cocktails, and other dishes.
This product is available to purchase, please contact us for more information about this amazing product.
Yuzu Flavored Oil
It has a refreshing mellow aroma of Yuzu. The essential oil is extracted slowly from yuzu peel without applying heat so that the original aroma of natural domestic yuzu is retained.
A refined product manufactured by a long-established oil manufactuer with a commitment to its ingredients and manufacturing methods. Only a dash of oil is needed to complete a dish. Convenient to enjoy a notch-above taste that lets you feel the rich ingredients, regardless of the season.
This product is available to purchase, please contact us for more information about this amazing product.
Yuzu Flavored Oil
It has a refreshing mellow aroma of Yuzu. The essential oil is extracted slowly from yuzu peel without applying heat so that the original aroma of natural domestic yuzu is retained.
A refined product manufactured by a long-established oil manufactuer with a commitment to its ingredients and manufacturing methods. Only a dash of oil is needed to complete a dish. Convenient to enjoy a notch-above taste that lets you feel the rich ingredients, regardless of the season.
This product is available to purchase, please contact us for more information about this amazing product.
Aojiso [Green Shiso] Olive Oil
Japanese-style pesto Genovese. By combining Shiso (perilla) with olive oil, the rate of absorption of the abundant carotene, vitamins, and minerals in shiso is increased.
It adds the refreshing aroma and bright color of shiso to your dishes. The product uses 100% locally grown shiso and does not contain MSG.
Just by adding a small amount, you can easily create dishes with an authentic Japanese taste ~ it matches a variety of dishes. Use it to accent the color and flavor of dishes.
This product is available to purchase, please contact us for more information about this amazing product.
Aojiso [Green Shiso] Olive Oil
Japanese-style pesto Genovese. By combining Shiso (perilla) with olive oil, the rate of absorption of the abundant carotene, vitamins, and minerals in shiso is increased.
It adds the refreshing aroma and bright color of shiso to your dishes. The product uses 100% locally grown shiso and does not contain MSG.
Just by adding a small amount, you can easily create dishes with an authentic Japanese taste ~ it matches a variety of dishes. Use it to accent the color and flavor of dishes.
This product is available to purchase, please contact us for more information about this amazing product.
Nagoya Kishimen & Kinuakari Noodles
Nagoya Kishimen & Kinuakari Noodles
