Celebrate Valentine's Day with this chocolatey brown rice jam made with cocoa and carob (rich in nutrients such as calcium and iron) and no added sugar or sweeteners. Spread it on bread or use it as a sauce for desserts. Indulge your sweet tooth without the sugar!

Learn more about the young couple who started their farm as a way to bring local seasonal vegetables to their community in our Producer Spotlight.

Nutritional information: (Per 100 g) Calories: 176kcal, Total Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Total Carbohydrate: 35g, Sucrose: 0g, Protein: 3g

A delicately sweet spread that uses the power of koji (fermented rice) to bring out the natural sweetness of brown rice. It contains no added sugar or sweeteners and only three simple ingredients. A beautiful spread for bread or crackers.

Learn more about the young couple who started their farm as a way to bring local seasonal vegetables to their community in our Producer Spotlight.

Suggested use: Spread on bread or use it as a sauce for desserts.
Ingredients: Rice koji (Osaka), brown rice (Osaka), salt (Non-GMO, Gluten free, Dairy free, Egg free)
Nutritional information: (Per 100 g) Calories: 171kcal, Total Fat: 1g, Sodium: 42mg, Total Carbohydrate: 35g, Sucrose: 0g, Protein: 3g

(JAT)

February marks the beginning of spring in Japan and is celebrated with a festival known as Setsubun (節分). To ward off evil, lucky roasted soybeans called fukumame (福豆) are thrown out the door or at demons (oni 鬼).

To help you celebrate, we've included this simple yet delicious snack of roasted kelp and soybeans from Hokkaido seasoned with soy sauce. We recommend them for eating and not for throwing!

Suggested use: Enjoy as is.

Ingredients: Soybeans(from Hokkaido), kombu (Japanese kelp from Hokkaido), soy sauce, sugar, vegetable oil (contains wheat)

Nutritional information: N/A

Yuzu Gosho (Organic Yuzu Red Pepper Paste)

柚子胡椒

(SHIMANE ORGANIC FARM)

Add a little heat to your meal!

Yuzu (柚子) is a citrus fruit from Japan that has a unique and delectable taste. It can be described as a mix between a mandarin orange and a lemon and is both sweet and tart in flavor. You can find it throughout Japanese cuisine from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. It's often used in drinks as well.

This organic yuzu in produced domestically in Japan without the use of pesticides or chemical fertilizers and is combined with a spicy organic red pepper to bring an unmatched taste and flavor to any of your favorites dishes. 

Suggested use: You can rub the paste on grilled meats/fish or simply add it to soups, pasta, stir-fry dishes, dressings and marinades. Refrigerate after opening.

Ingredients: Organic yuzu paste organic red pepper paste, salt

Nutritional information: N/A

Baby White Fish and Pepper Furikake

山椒しらすのふりかけ

(SHIMBASHI TAMAKIYA)

 

Furikake (振り掛け) is a unique, sweet and salty Japanese seasoning that has flavors from the sea. It's commonly used in Japan and is typically sprinkled on top of rice, vegetables, tofu and fish. 

There is no end to the different kinds of furikake that can be found in Japan. We've included this sansho shirasu furikake made from baby white fish and pepper for you to enjoy. And unlike most store bought furikake, ours contains no MSG.

Learn about these pioneers of furikake and their 200 year old store in our Producer Spotlight.

Suggested use: Sprinkled on top of rice, vegetables, tofu and fish. Great substitute for salt. Two packs included.

Ingredients: Baby white fish, sansho pepper leaves, sansho pepper seeds, East Asian wild parsley, soy sauce, sugar

Nutritional information: Serving size: 1 package. Calories: 13kcal, Total Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 0.62mg, Total Carbohydrate: 0.7g, Protein: 2.1g

Beauty Blend Tea
やくぜん茶
(TEA TREE COMMUNICATIONS)

This ancient blend of delicate floral flavors promotes health and beauty from within.

Acer maximowiczianum, a type of Japanese maple, is one of the main ingredients in this blend, which can only be found in certain Japanese mountain areas. 

The ingredients are believed to provide antioxidants, detoxification, anti-aging effects, hormonal balance, metabolic boost and relaxation. Just add hot water and feel your stress disappear!

Suggested use: Add hot water and enjoy. Two packs included.

Ingredients: Acer maximowiczianum, pearl barley, perilla, black beans, persimmon leaf, mugwort, mulberry leaf, turmeric, ginger 

Nutritional information: N/A