“Hey friends!

We’ve lived in Tokyo for many years, and while most people know the city for sushi, ramen, or street snacks, there’s another side to Tokyo’s food scene—its incredible local ingredients and seasonings. That’s what we wanted to share with you through this special care package.

Working with Kokoro Care, we’ve handpicked some of our favorite finds from Tokyo’s most respected long-standing shops and passionate local makers. These are products we use and love—some of them you might have seen on our channel!

Each item tells a story of craftsmanship, tradition, and Tokyo pride. Whether you're enjoying them yourself or looking for travel inspiration or future souvenirs, we hope this package brings a little piece of Tokyo into your home.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s inside!”

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“Gorobei” Soy Sauce | Producer: Kondo Jozo | Ingredients: Soybeans (domestic), wheat, salt  Vegan, Dairy-free

“Gorobei” soy sauce is carefully matured and contains about 30% more natural umami than regular soy sauce (compared to other products by the same company). It’s rich and full-bodied, yet mellow—not too salty. Try it with chilled tofu, sashimi, or tamago-kake gohan (egg over rice), you’ll immediately notice the depth of flavor.

“Yamamotoyama” Sencha Green Tea | Producer: Yamamotoyama | Ingredients: Sencha green tea (domestic) Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free

With a gentle aroma and clean, balanced flavor, it’s perfect for a quiet moment of relaxation. And thanks to the convenient teabag format, you can easily enjoy this taste of old Tokyo in your daily routine.

Hijiki Seaweed Furikake Seasoning | Producer: Tamakiya | Ingredients: Hijiki seaweed (Korea, China), dried carrots, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce (including wheat and soybeans), sugar, skimmed soybeans, fermented seasonings, hon mirin, rice vinegar, protein hydrolyzate, bonito extract, kelp extract, sake Dairy-free

Inspired by the classic side dish “hijiki no nimono”, this inventive furikake seasoning perfectly captures the authentic, home-cooked taste of soy sauce-simmered hijiki seaweed.

Vegetable Furikake Seasoning | Producer: Tamakiya | Ingredients: Burdock (from China), koya tofu (includes soybeans), shiitake mushrooms, dried carrots, soy sauce (includes wheat), sugar, kanpyo (dried calabash gourd), sake, fermented seasonings, protein hydrolyzate, hon mirin  Vegan, Dairy-free

Crafted around the Japanese culinary concept of “gomoku”, in which many ingredients are combined to create a balanced meal full of flavor, this colorful furikake seasoning features five staple vegetables in Japanese cuisine.

“Higashi” Dashi Pack | Producer: Yagicho Honten | Ingredients: Flavorings (soda bushi (frigate tuna), mackerel flakes, bonito flakes, kelp), dextrin (domestically produced), soy sauce powder, salt, sugar, fermented seasonings, yeast extract  Dairy-free

This Higashi dashi is made with both fish and kelp, creating a nuanced broth layered with rich umami flavors. Mackerel flakes and konbu (kelp) add a slightly sweet and salty taste, while dry-aged bonito flakes add a distinct fishy flavor.

Tokyo Monjayaki Mix | Producer: Enchu Shokuhin | Ingredients: Wheat flour (wheat (Tokyo)), konbu (kelp) powder, bonito powder, sugar, shiitake mushroom powder, salt, baking soda  Dairy-free, Soy-free

When it comes to Tokyo’s comfort food, monjayaki is a true classic—especially in the downtown neighborhoods. This flour mix is made with 100% wheat grown in Tokyo, making it a truly local treat.