$ 32.25 $ 43.00
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Marusho’s use of Kumano cedar barrels to ferment their rice vinegar provides a very distinct flavor. This vinegar is lightly seasoned with amazake and mirin, so it has light sweetness, but it is also very lean and crisp in flavor.
Ingredients: glutinous brown rice, rice, amazake (rice koji, rice), mirin (starch, rice, brewing alcohol, water, rice koji)
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Since 1879 Marusho has been using traditional methods to brew rice vinegar in the seaside town of Nachi-Katsuura in Wakayama Prefecture. Using locally-grown rice and water from their private well, Marusho brews their vinegar in 12 ancient Japanese cedar barrels - each one named after a Japanese sumo yokozuna (champion).
$ 125.00
New size - the same size used by chefs!
Rishiri Konbu invokes all that is Kyoto cuisine. Sustainably harvested off the coast of Rishiri Island in far northern Japan, this konbu is flavorful, yet mild. It works perfectly within the Kyoto food culture that showcases each ingredient. This konbu gives an umami pop in a subtle way.
Ingredients: kelp
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Uneno Co., Ltd. is a fourth generation konbu and katsuobushi company based in Kyoto. Their hand-selected and aged Rishiri konbu is harvested from the pristine waters off far northern side of Hokkaido.
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Rishiri Konbu invokes all that is Kyoto cuisine. Sustainably harvested off the coast of Rishiri Island in far northern Japan, this konbu is flavorful, yet mild. It works perfectly within the Kyoto food culture that showcases each ingredient. This konbu gives an umami pop in a subtle way.
Ingredients: kelp
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Uneno Co., Ltd. is a fourth generation konbu and katsuobushi company based in Kyoto. Their hand-selected and aged Rishiri konbu is harvested from the pristine waters off far northern side of Hokkaido.
$ 5.00
These plump raindrops of roasted goodness have been roasted by the 4th generation master, Etsuji Wada, for over 40 years! The black sesame seeds have a distinct thick nutty flavor that does well on salads, rice, yogurt and even ice cream.
Ingredients: organic black sesame seeds
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Wadaman Co., Ltd. is located in Osaka, Japan and has been a sesame manufacturer for more than 130 years. The fourth generation owner, Etsuji Wada, has been personally roasting the seeds for over 40 years. Known as the best roaster in Japan, his skills produce sesame seeds with a delicate & nuanced flavor like none other.
$ 6.00
These plump raindrops of roasted goodness have been roasted by the fourth generation master, Etsuji Wada, for over 40 years! Golden roasted sesame seeds are in a class of their own with the distinct rich aroma of nutty and rich flavor. They lend themselves to salads, topping for ramen, goma tofu and sesame dipping sauces.
Ingredients: organic golden sesame seeds
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Wadaman Co., Ltd. is located in Osaka, Japan and has been a sesame manufacturer for more than 130 years. The fourth generation owner, Etsuji Wada, has been personally roasting the seeds for over 40 years. Known as the best roaster in Japan, his skills produce sesame seeds with a delicate & nuanced flavor like none other.
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These plump raindrops of roasted goodness have been roasted by the fourth generation master, Etsuji Wada, for over 40 years! Roasted white sesame seeds are nutty, rich and sweet in flavor and perfect for toppings of baked goods, crushed in salad dressings and even on sushi.
Ingredients: organic white sesame seeds
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Wadaman Co., Ltd. is located in Osaka, Japan and has been a sesame manufacturer for more than 130 years. The fourth generation owner, Etsuji Wada, has been personally roasting the seeds for over 40 years. Known as the best roaster in Japan, his skills produce sesame seeds with a delicate & nuanced flavor like none other.
$ 5.50
If you like salty nut snacks like sun flower seeds, you will love these. Not only are they good for snacks, they are perfect on top of salads, rice, or anything you want for a salty sesame kick.
Ingredients: black sesame seeds, salt
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Wadaman Co., Ltd. is located in Osaka, Japan and has been a sesame manufacturer for more than 130 years. The fourth generation owner, Etsuji Wada, has been personally roasting the seeds for over 40 years. Known as the best roaster in Japan, his skills produce sesame seeds with a delicate & nuanced flavor like none other.
$ 17.00
Sansho is one of the oldest spices in human history, often called Japanese pepper or prickly ash. This product from Yamatsu Tsujita has all of the hallmarks - a bright, citrus-y aroma, it makes your mouth water and your tongue & lips mildly numb. But what makes it special is that it is a delicate blend of three varieties of sansho: Yamakura, Asakura and Budo. This produces a depth of flavor that shines through it all. It pairs really well with grilled meats, BBQ eel, scallops, etc.
Keep in freezer when not using to preserve freshness.
Ingredients: ground dried Japanese pepper (sansho)
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Yamatsu Tsujita Co. Ltd. is located just outside Osaka, Japan. Fourth generation owner Tsujita-san is passionate about his spices and has gone so far as to single-handedly save the cultivation of Japanese Takanotsume (Hawk's Claw) chili. This chili is highlighted in his shichimi togarashi.
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This kit is for the sesame lover. You'll get to sample all of the Wadaman's sesame seeds and pastes. And you'll get a 10% discount for buying as a kit. The kit includes:
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Wadaman Co., Ltd. is located in Osaka, Japan and has been a sesame manufacturer for more than 130 years. The fourth generation owner, Etsuji Wada, has been personally roasting the seeds for over 40 years. Known as the best roaster in Japan, his skills produce sesame seeds with a delicate & nuanced flavor like none other.
$ 13.50
While this shichimi togarashi packs a punch thanks to the use of Japan's Takanotsume ("Hawk's Claw") peppers, it is also well balanced with sesame, sansho and dried yuzu peel. Use this seven spice mix to add some zing to any meat dish, miso soup or whatever you want to spice up.
Keep in freezer when not using to preserve freshness.
Ingredients: red chili pepper, golden sesame seeds, black sesame seeds, Japanese pepper (sansho), dried yuzu peel, poppy seeds, shiso
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Yamatsu Tsujita Co. Ltd. is located just outside Osaka, Japan. Fourth generation owner Tsujita-san is passionate about his spices and has gone so far as to single-handedly save the cultivation of Japanese Takanotsume (Hawk's Claw) chili. This chili is highlighted in his shichimi togarashi.
$ 16.00
This interesting soy sauce from Yugeta is smoked using cherry wood. If you taste this soy sauce on its own, you might be overwhelmed by the smoke flavor. Instead, this smoked shoyu is meant to be eaten with food…think a smoky dipping sauce. Perfect for all sorts of vegetables, meats, seafood, fruits (and even cheeses!). Whatever you want a smoky shoyu flavor on, this is your soy sauce! Please refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: water, soy bean, wheat, salt
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Yugeta Shoyu has been making soy sauce since 1923 just outside Tokyo in a village called Tawame, Saitama Prefecture. Today the company is run by fourth generation Mr. Yohichi Yugeta, who is keeping alive traditional shoyu (soy sauce) making. Yugeta Shoyu’s soy sauce is brewed naturally and uses only Japan-grown wheat and soybeans.
$ 19.50 $ 26.00
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These somen noodles from Miwa Yamakatsu are some of the most delicate, bright and delicious somen noodles we have tasted. The secret behind these noodles is that they use Yoshino kudzu starch to give them a wonderful silky texture. Using these noodles whether they are cold or hot, you really can not go wrong.
Cooking Instructions: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. For best results, the correct amount of water is 10x the weight of the noodles to be cooked. So to cook 100g of noodles, use 1,000g (1kg = 1 liter) of water. Add noodles to the boiling water, stir with chopsticks and cook for 1½-2 minutes. Drain immediately, run under cold water and then plunge the noodles into ice water for 60 seconds. Drain well before serving.
Ingredients: wheat flour, salt, kudzu starch, sweet potato starch
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On the banks of a river flowing in the shadow of Mount Miwa in Nara Prefecture, sits Miwa Yamakatsu, a sixth generation maker of delicious somen noodles.
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This kit is the perfect way to start building your pantry of artisanal Japanese ingredients. Plus you get 10% off for buying as a bundle. It includes:
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Iio Jozo
$ 35.00
A suribachi (mortar) and the accompanying surikogi (pestle) are must have items in any Japanese kitchen. They are indispensible when grinding sesame seeds or spices - allowing you to achieve just the right consistency. We fell in love with this version when we first saw it at the Wadaman shop in Osaka. We find the rough shape and simple, hand-painted glaze wonderful. And the pouring spout is so handy when making a dressing.
Wadaman Co., Ltd. is located in Osaka, Japan and has been a sesame manufacturer for more than 130 years. The fourth generation owner, Etsuji Wada, has been personally roasting the seeds for over 40 years. Known as the best roaster in Japan, his skills produce sesame seeds with a delicate & nuanced flavor like none other.
$ 10.50
Takanotsume translates to "The Claw of the Hawk" and is a very rare pepper in Japan. In fact, Tsujita-san, the president and craftsman of Yamatsu Tsujita Co. Ltd. says, "99 percent of red chili peppers sold in Japan are produced overseas and many of these are species of red chili peppers that cannot be called Takanotsume although they are circulated as such." These peppers have become his mission to preserve and as he puts it, "Takanotsume is my heart and soul." Takanotsume peppers are prized for their distinctively rich aroma, flavor and unrivaled spiciness. The peppers in these jars are hand-selected for optimal color & fragrance. Enjoy in anyway you currently use dried peppers.
Ingredients: red chili pepper
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Yamatsu Tsujita Co. Ltd. is located just outside Osaka, Japan. Fourth generation owner Tsujita-san is passionate about his spices and has gone so far as to single-handedly save the cultivation of Japanese Takanotsume (Hawk's Claw) chili. This chili is highlighted in his shichimi togarashi.
$ 18.00
Produced from only Japanese-grown soybeans and natural sea salt, slowly aged for three years in cedar casks, the tamari has a thick, caramel-ish, smoky, meaty, deep umami flavor that is well balanced, not very salty. We recommend that you do not cook with this special brew, just use as a dipping sauce and/or brush on meats, fish or whatever you prefer. Please refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: water, soy beans, salt
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Founded over 200 years ago in Aichi Prefecture, Ito Shoten produces artisanal tamari that has been aged for three years and has amazing depth of flavor.
$ 57.00
New size - the same size used by chefs!
Produced from only Japanese-grown soybeans and natural sea salt, slowly aged for three years in cedar casks, the tamari has a thick, caramel-ish, smoky, meaty, deep umami flavor that is well balanced, not very salty. We recommend that you do not cook with this special brew, just use as a dipping sauce and/or brush on meats, fish or whatever you prefer. Please refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: water, soy beans, salt
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Founded over 200 years ago in Aichi Prefecture, Ito Shoten produces artisanal tamari that has been aged for three years and has amazing depth of flavor.
$ 24.00
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Usukuchi (light colored) shoyu is not your typical soy sauce, meaning this is not the one you use for dipping your sushi into. This style of shoyu is a seasoning and is made for cooking. Think of it like you would salt. This wonderful light bodied brew from Suehiro has a complex aroma of fruity umami and the taste is much of the same with a slightly caramel umami. Use this to season soups, simmered dishes, etc.
Please refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: water, soybean, wheat, salt, alcohol
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Located in Tatsuno City, Suehiro Shoyu has been using traditional methods to brew usukuchi (light colored) soy sauce since 1879.
$ 15.00
Usukuchi (light colored) shoyu is not your typical soy sauce, meaning this is not the one you use for dipping your sushi into. This style of shoyu is a seasoning and is made for cooking. Think of it like you would salt. This wonderful light bodied brew from Suehiro has a complex aroma of fruity umami and the taste is much of the same with a slightly caramel umami. Use this to season soups, simmered dishes, etc.
Please refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: water, soybean, wheat, salt, alcohol
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Located in Tatsuno City, Suehiro Shoyu has been using traditional methods to brew usukuchi (light colored) soy sauce since 1879.
$ 15.50
In stark contrast to "dark" soy sauce, white tamari is made up of only wheat, salt and water. It is used to highlight ingredients in a dish. Nitto Jozo uses locally grown wheat, Japanese sea salt, mountain spring water and koji to make their shiro tamari. The nose is strong malty, with koji and white miso notes, which perfectly highlights it's sweet, salty and strong umami flavor. Refrigerate after opening.
Ingredients: water, wheat, sea salt, rice wine spirit
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Started in 1938, Nitto Jozo produces artisanal white tamari utilizing Japanese wheat, sea salt and mountain spring water from the mountains of Toyota.
$ 13.50
In this shichimi togarashi, Tsujita-san highlights the aroma and taste of dried yuzu. While not as spicy as the Tsujita-san's regular shichimi togarashi, it still has a nice bit of heat. Use this yuzu shichimi togarashi on dishes where you want a citrus-y brightness, such as a corn miso soup or on top of grilled fish. Also goes great on grilled chicken.
Keep in freezer when not using to preserve freshness.
Ingredients: dried yuzu peel, red chili pepper, golden sesame seeds, seaweed, Japanese pepper (sansho), poppy seeds
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Yamatsu Tsujita Co. Ltd. is located just outside Osaka, Japan. Fourth generation owner Tsujita-san is passionate about his spices and has gone so far as to single-handedly save the cultivation of Japanese Takanotsume (Hawk's Claw) chili. This chili is highlighted in his shichimi togarashi.
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