Advent Calendar 2024 - What's Inside

Okuizumo Japanese black tea

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Prefecture: Shimane | Producer: Fujiwara Chadonya
Ingredients: Organic green tea (from Shimane Prefecture) (Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free)
Suggested use: Add 2g (½ Tbsp) to 1 cup of boiling water in a teapot or infuser. Steep for 2-3 mins
Size:10g

DISCLAIMER: We provide ingredients and common allergens based on the packaging as a reference only. Please consume with caution based on your own individual health concerns as we cannot guarantee the presence or lack of certain ingredients, allergens and/or animal products.



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Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea) Honey

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Prefecture: Tochigi | Producer: Kurota Bee Farm
Ingredients: Honey, houjicha (roasted green tea) (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free)
Suggested use: Mix with hot milk to make a houjicha latte or spread on buttered toast. Also makes a wonderful topping for vanilla ice cream or yogurt!
Size: 50g


DISCLAIMER: We provide ingredients and common allergens based on the packaging as a reference only. Please consume with caution based on your own individual health concerns as we cannot guarantee the presence or lack of certain ingredients, allergens and/or animal products.



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Honey Yuzu Peels

Highlights
  • A sweet candy treat
  • Frangrant citrus notes
  • Perfectly balanced flavor

These candied yuzu peels are the Japanese answer to the candied orange peel. Yuzu has become one of the most popular and iconic flavors or Japan and for good reason; it is a unique citrus fruit best described as a mix between a tart lemon, a sweet mandarin orange, and a fragrant grapefruit. These treats strike just the right balance between the sweetness of honey and the tart, acidic notes of the yuzu peel.



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Kakinotane Peanuts

Highlights
  • A unique adaptation of the classic snack
  • Akamoku seaweed adds a unique briny sweetness; Seasoned
  • Seasoned with soy sauce and a special blend of umami-rich ingredients

This iconic Japanese snack mix consists of crisp crescent-shaped rice crackers combined with seasoned, crunchy peanuts. The rice crackers, called kakinotane given that their oval shape resembles a persimmon (called kaki in Japanese) seed, are made from domestically grown glutinous rice and flavored with soy sauce and a touch of chili pepper. Paired with seasoned peanuts for a touch of fatty richness, this sweet and salty snack is a favorite among adults and children alike!

 

Headquartered in Toyohasi City in Aichi Prefecture, the Sanko company strives to connect people through its diverse line of snacks and sweets, including allergen-safe options, nutrient-dense foods, and domestic organically-grown goods. They want everyone to enjoy the deliciousness of nature and healthy eating.



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Kishu Nanko Honey Umeboshi (Pickled Plum)

Highlights
  • Pickled plums
  • A local specialty
  • Salty, sour & fruity

Umeboshi, Japan’s salty and sour pickled plums, are made by soaking Japanese plums ("ume") in a salt brine until they become plump and juicy with a noticeably tart taste. These special umeboshi are made from Kishu nanko ume, which are regarded as one of Japan’s highest-quality and most flavorful plums. They are a local speciality of Kishu with a taste similar to apricots and bright, tart, fruity notes.



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Fish Crackers

Highlights
  • Level up the fishy flavor
  • Perfect balance of spice and savory sweetness
  • Pairs well with sake or any other alcohol

Beloved for their fishy, umami-rich flavor anchovies can be found in many Japanese dishes, from soups and stocks to salads and pasta dishes. In their dried form they are also a popular snack! In this sweet and salty snack, they are kneaded into Sanko’s signature shrimp cracker dough and fried in vegetable oil until crisp and crunchy. Finished with a sweet and spicy sauce, these snack crackers are full of authentic Japanese flavor.

 

Headquartered in Toyohasi City in Aichi Prefecture, the Sanko company strives to connect people through its diverse line of snacks and sweets, including allergen-safe options, nutrient-dense foods, and domestic organically-grown goods. They want everyone to enjoy the deliciousness of nature and healthy eating.



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Freeze-Dried Koji Amazake (Sweet Fermented Rice Drink)

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Prefecture: Nagano | Producer: Asuzac Foods
Ingredients: Rice koji (manufactured in Japan), fructose, sugar, dextrin, salt, starch/antioxidant (V.E) (Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free)
Suggested use: In a cup, combine the block of koji amazake mix with 100ml (~½ cup) of boiling or cold water. Let rehydrate for at least 1 min and stir well before serving.

DISCLAIMER: We provide ingredients and common allergens based on the packaging as a reference only. Please consume with caution based on your own individual health concerns as we cannot guarantee the presence or lack of certain ingredients, allergens and/or animal products.



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Soybean Pulp Rice Crackers

Highlights
  • Unique soy-based snack
  • Satisfying sweet and salty flavor
  • Perfectly crisp and crunchy

Made from a dough of domestic glutinous rice and okara, soybean pulp often created as a by-product of the soymilk and tofu-making process, these bite-sized rice crackers are full of sweet and savory flavor. Fried until golden and satisfyingly crispy, they are seasoned with a blend of classic dashi ingredients including bonito flakes, kelp, and shiitake mushrooms. A touch of raw sugar strikes a balance between sweet and savory creating an addictive flavor that will keep you reaching for more!



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Hamaguri Clam Soup

This umami-rich soup features whole pieces of Hamaguri clam meat accompanied by a rich seafood broth. Japanese sansho pepper lends a touch of refreshing citrus spice while mitsuba (similar to parsley) gives the soup a subtle herbal aroma and pop of color. Awarded as a grand prize winner by a panel of over 23,000 food analysts in the 2023 Japan Food Selection competition, this soup is sure to satisfy your seafood cravings!



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Yuzu Salt Candy

Highlights
  • Showcases yuzu's beloved citrus flavor
  • Mild tartness
  • Sweet and salty

Japan is home to over 40 different varieties of citrus fruits, but yuzu has become Japan’s most beloved. Yuzu's flavor is described as a cross between a tart lemon, a sweet mandarin orange, and a fragrant grapefruit. These delightful yuzu salt candies have a mild, natural sweetness and are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, which helps to showcase yuzu’s cherished citrus flavor.



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Grape Gummies

Highlights
  • Fun fruit flavor
  • Made with 100% organic fresh grape juice
  • Luxuriously smooth, soft jelly texture

Among some of Japan’s most prized fruits, Japanese grapes are known for their vibrant color and well balanced flavor profiles. Made using 100% organic fresh grape juice, these gummies perfectly capture the naturally sweet and sour taste of real grapes. They're delightfully chewy and full of addictive authentic grape flavor!



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Mikan Orange Gummies

Highlights
  • Fun fruit flavor
  • Made with 100% organic fresh mikan orange juice
  • Luxuriously smooth, soft jelly texture

For over 400 years, farmers in southern Japan have been cultivating unshu mikans, also known as Japanese mandarin oranges. These small citrus fruits are prized for their thin and easy-to-peel skin, refreshing aroma, and sweet flesh. Made using 100% domestic mikan juice, these chewy mikan gummies are full of natural sweet-tart flavor and citrus scent.



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Japanese Vegetable Soup

Highlights
  • Buddhist temple cuisine ("shōjin ryōri")
  • Veggie rich
  • Hug in a bowl
  • Convenient packaging perfectly portable for lunches

In keeping with tradition, this vegetable soup known as "kenchinjiru" features root vegetables. Smooth tofu together with the crunchy veggies create a pleasing texture. The ingredients are stir-fried with sesame oil, and then slowly simmered in an umami-rich dashi (stock) to create a rich, flavorful soup



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Kudzu Matcha (Thick Matcha Soup)

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Highlights
  • Heartwarming thick warm drink
  • High-quality matcha
  • Balanced with a touch of sweetness

Often served as a dessert during Japan’s colder months, this warm, comforting drink features the vibrant green color and bitter-sweet flavors of matcha. The thick, honey-like texture of this beverage comes from arrowroot, called kudzu in Japanese, while a touch of sugar adds a bit of extra sweetness to beautifully balance the bitterness of the matcha.



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Strawberry Milk Drink Mix

Highlights
  • Plump pieces of ripe strawberries with a touch of sugar
  • Refreshing and naturally sweet
  • Simply mix with milk
Strawberries (known as ichigo or いちご) were said to have been introduced to Japan in the Edo period (1603–1868) but have now become a popular local fruit with Japan having it's own unique varieties (some of the rare varieties can cost up to ¥50,000 (~$400 USD) per strawberry!).

Often enjoyed as post-onsen (hot springs) refreshment, fruit milk can be found in an array of flavors across Japan. This strawberry milk mix is made with plump pieces of ripe strawberries that have been freeze-dried to preserve peak flavor and freshness. Supplemented with a touch of sugar, the resulting beverage has a mellow sweetness and fruity flavor that combines with the richness of milk to create a luxurious yet refreshing drink.

 



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Naturally Farmed Premium Houjicha (Roasted Green Tea)

Highlights
  • Roasted green tea
  • Mild, smooth taste with low bitterness, acidity and caffeine 
  • Reddish, brown hue

Cherished for its nutty, caramel-like flavor, houjicha is a type of Japanese green tea that is unique for being roasted. Steamed green tea leaves are roasted in porcelain pots over charcoal at 200°C (~400°F).

 

This special houjicha is made from naturally farmed green tea leaves grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. The tightly rolled tea leaves are combined with the shoots and stems and slowly roasted by the tea masters at Kenichi Nature Farm to create a naturally earthy, sweet tea with a distinct roasted aroma that is reminiscent of coffee.



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Kawagoe Potato Yokan (Jelly Cake)

Highlights
  • Firm jelly treat
  • Naturally sweetened with Kawagoe sweet potatoes from Saitama
  • Unique twist on a traditional Japanese dessert

Yokan, a firm jelly dessert, is a popular type of wagashi (Japanese sweets) typically made from adzuki (red bean) paste, agar, and sugar. This unique yokan is instead made from imo (sweet potatoes), a specialty of Kawagoe City in Saitama. The sweet pototes are naturally-cultivated using a traditional fallen-leaf composting method, which has been around for over 300 years. The resulting sweet potatoes are plump with a noticeable natural sweetness.



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Premium Drip Coffee: Mocha

Highlights
  • Top-tier coffee beans
  • Sourced directly from producers in Ethiopia and Columbia
  • Ceramic roasted for optimal flavor ad aroma

This premium drip coffee has been thoughtfully crafted and blended with individually ceramic-roasted coffee beans to provide a Japanese cafe experience at home. It has a rich aroma and overarching notes of mellow mocha, accented by the mild bitterness of the Colombian beans. It pairs perfectly with milk to create a luxurious cafe-quality drink.

 

The unique Japanese design of this single-serve drip bag includes notched safety hooks to prevent the bag from slipping while adding hot water, as well as a tapered trapezoidal shape that improves brewing quality and fits into any cup with ease.



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Premium Drip Coffee: Special Blend

Highlights
  • Top-tier coffee beans
  • Sourced directly from producers in Brazil, Columbia, and Guatemala
  • Ceramic roasted for optimal flavor ad aroma

This premium drip coffee has been thoughtfully crafted and blended with individually ceramic-roasted coffee beans to provide a Japanese cafe experience at home. The unique Japanese design of this single-serve drip bag includes notched safety hooks to prevent the bag from slipping while adding hot water, as well as a tapered trapezoidal shape that improves brewing quality and fits into any cup with ease.



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Shrimp Crackers

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Highlights
  • Light, crunchy and airy
  • Noticeable seafood flavor
  • Salty and savory

 

Featuring pieces of shrimp, krill, and squid that are kneaded right into the potato-based dough, these snack-sized shrimp crackers are full of salty seafood flavor. Light and crispy, they are finished with a sprinkle of salt and aosa seaweed to round out the oceanic umami taste and add a touch of color.



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Spinach and Cabbage Freeze-Dried Miso Soup

Highlights
  • Nutritious and delicious
  • Umami-rich soup filled with nutritious veggetables
  • Made instantly by combining with hot water

This nutritious and comforting instant miso soup is like a warm hug from Japan! The umami-rich base is an aromatic mix of additive-free miso made from Aso soybeans, Kyushu rice, and Kyushu barley. Brimming with vegetables like spinach, cabbage, and carrots, this soup is both nutritious and delicious. The unqiue freeze-drying method preserves the flavor, texture and nutrients of vegetables, while making is easy and convenient to make.



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Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea) Candy

Highlights
  • Small batch candy produced in Kyoto
  • Sweet with a toasted, nutty flavors
  • Artificial coloring and additive free

Genmaicha is a combination of steamed, roasted, and puffed brown rice and green tea, which gives these candies a delightfully nutty, toasted flavor. Without any additives or artificial coloring, these perfect sweets allow the high quality genmaicha to really shine!



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Black Soybean Latte (Caffeine-free)

Highlights
  • Tastes like a cafe latte but without the caffeine
  • Crafted from roasted black soybeans
  • Caramelized nuttiness, similar to roasted hazelnuts

Crafted from black soybeans, this special soybean latte tastes just like your favorite cafe latte but without the caffeine!

 

Roasted black soybean powder has a subtle caramelized nuttiness, similar to that of roasted hazelnuts. Here it's complemented by raw and brown sugar to produce a lightly sweetened, coffee-like, caffeine-free latte.

 

Our producer, Hototogisu Farm, produces a wide variety of homegrown agricultural goods as well as a selection of gluten-fee baked goods. In October 2018, the brand expanded and opened a cafe in the Tsushima area of Okayama City.



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Bonito & Soy Sauce Sesame Crunch Snack

Salty and savory with a hint of sweetness, this crunchy treat combines delicate flakes of smoky bonito and umami-rich soy sauce with the nutty aroma of perfectly toasted white sesame seeds. Kokuto (Okinawa black sugar) adds a subtle sweet licorice flavor to create a nostalgic local treat.

Okinawa Pioneer Foods is located on the southern tip of Japan’s southernmost tropical island of Okinawa, in Itoman city. Itoman is home to many Ryukyuan sacred sites, limestone caves, castle ruins, and picturesque beaches. The company specializes in local nut and sesame snacks that reflect the times and culture of Okinawa.



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Kokuto (Okinawa Black Sugar) & Kinako (Roasted Soybean) Sesame Crunch Snack

This unique sweet highlights one of Okinawa’s regional specialties, kokuto (lit. “black sugar”). Kokuto, which is made from 100% local sugarcane juice, has a rich licorice flavor with notes of caramel and toffee. Combined with the toasted, nutty flavors of domestic black sesame seeds and kinako (roasted soybean powder), this sweet treat is packed with local flavors and an addictive crunchy texture.



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Yuzu Green Tea

Highlights
  • High quality green tea from Ōsumi, Kagoshima Prefecture
  • Tart, sweet citrus yuzu
  • Invigorating, refreshing and aromatic

Wakohen’s steamed green tea is made from the freshest tea leaves picked from their fields in Ōsumi, located in the eastern part of Kagoshima Prefecture. The leaves are carefully steamed to produce a tea with the highest quality color, richness and taste. This vegetal green tea is then combined with the refreshing flavor of Japan's beloved tart yet sweet yuzu citrus.



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Kamakura Daibutsu Candy

Highlights
  • Sweet candy treat
  • Modeled after the Kamakura Daibutsu
  • Special local treat

These Kamakura Daibutsu candies are modeled after the Great Buddha of Kamakura. To make these special candies, a modeler from Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture was asked to create a miniature representation of the Kamakura Daibutsu to capture its likeness and to spread the Buddha’s wishes for strong relationships and good fortune.

 

At a height of 11.4 meters, the Kamakura Daibutsu is one of the tallest bronze Buddha sculptures in Japan. Cast over 800 years ago, the sculpture has survived multiple typhoons and tsunamis which destroyed the surrounding temple buildings. It now stands as one of Kamakura’s most popular and awe-inspiring sights.



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