Includes an in-depth English brochure with product descriptions, producer stories, suggested uses and full-color recipes. 

Marunaka’s Soy Sauce | Producer: Marunaka Shoyu | Prefecture: Shiga | Ingredients: Soybeans (non-GMO), wheat, sun-dried salt Vegan, Dairy-free | Size: 150ml

Full of umami without being overly salty, this traditional soy sauce is brewed in traditional wooden barrels by an 8th generation family business that uses 200-year-old methods and equipment. Savor each drop like you would fine wine!

Nikiri Hon Mirin (No Alcohol) | Producer: Kankyo Shuzo | Prefecture: Aichi | Ingredients: Hon-mirin (glutinous rice, rice koji, shochu) (Aichi Prefecture) Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 250g

Mirin is a type of Japanese rice wine with a sweet, umami flavor that is essential in any Japanese pantry. However, finding authentic mirin can be quite challenging outside of Japan. This authentic hon-mirin (lit. “true” mirin) preserves hon mirin's complex and deep flavors, yet is boiled down to evaporate any alcohol.

Shinshu Miso (Aged 2 Years) | Producer: Marusho Jozo Shuzo | Prefecture: Nagano | Ingredients: Soybeans (domestic), rice, salt, alcohol Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free | Size: 150g

This miso is an umami-rich fermented paste that has been aged for two years to produce a deep, savory flavor with a fermented salty-sweet tang. Extremely versatile, it can be used to make miso soup but also as a seasoning or in sauces.

Pure Rice Vinegar | Producer: Tajima Brewery | Prefecture: Hyogo | Ingredients: Rice (domestic) Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 150ml

This versatile vinegar is fermented to produce a delicately mild and smooth flavor that is less acidic than western vinegar. The rice is also grown in harmony with the delicate local environment inhabited by beautiful Japanese storks. 

Shio Koji (Salted Rice Malt) | Producer: Umi no Sei | Prefecture: Tokyo | Ingredients: Organic brown rice, sea salt Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 170g

Shio koji is a secret weapon in Japanese cooking. Made from a mixture of salt, koji (a fermenting microorganism), and water, it has slightly sweet, salty undertones and makes food more tender while enhancing their flavors. This shio koji is made from organic JAS-certified domestic brown rice combined with salts from Japanese sea.

Soda Bushi (Tuna) Instant Dashi Powder | Producer: Welcome John Mung Company | Prefecture: Kochi | Ingredients: Soda bushi (frigate tuna) Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 50g

Dashi is a traditional soup stock that adds umami to dishes and in many ways, is the essence of Japanese. This convenient dashi powder is handmade from 100% frigate tuna, a local fish similar to skipjack tuna, from the beautiful island of Shikoku.

Shichimi Togarashi (Seven Spice Blend) | Producer: Yohgado | Prefecture: Osaka | Ingredients: Chili pepper (domestic), sansho (Japanese pepper), white sesame seed, chinpi (dried tangerine peel), poppy seed, hemp seed, seaweed Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free | Size: 10g

Japan’s iconic citrus and chili pepper seasoning, shichimi togarashi is a seven spice blend that adds zest and heat to everything from a hot bowl of noodles to seafood, meat, salads and even cocktails! This special variety includes domestic kagawa hontaka chili peppers that have a mellow, fragrant heat.