Hirano Seishoan Aridagawa Budo Sansho

Hirano Seishoan · Japan (Aridagawa, Wakayama Prefecture)
Seasonings Wasabi & Spice Ambient Growing export

Hirano Seishoan grows and processes 'Budo (grape) sansho' hand-picked in Aridagawa, Wakayama, the heart of Japan's premier sansho region. Its sansho is selected for large, aromatic peppercorns yielding a bright citrus-and-tingle profile used in finishing and spice blends. The maker runs an English-facing site oriented to overseas buyers and gourmet/spice channels. A boutique single-origin Japanese pepper for export to chefs and specialty retailers.

The supplierAridagawa (Wakayama) sansho grower-processor; hand-picked budo sansho; export-facing site
Why it sells abroadHand-picked Aridagawa budo sansho; boutique single-origin

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsSingle-origin / hand-picked (confirmed): Hirano Seishoan grows and hand-picks Budo Sansho from Shimizu, Aridagawa (Wakayama) — Japan's largest sansho area; in-area processing, dried without direct heat; ships tens of tons/year worldwide. Organic: NOT publicly verified (no organic cert found).
Pack formatsSmall tins/jars (e.g., ~15g) of powder & whole peppercorn (confirmed at retail)
Shelf life12-18 months sealed/dry (typical)
StorageAmbient dry storage; freeze for long-term aroma
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: 8-12 weeks
CapacityTypical: very small seasonal craft
Container loadTypical: LCL
PricingTypical: USD 12-22 retail per small tin
OEM / private labelBrand-led; small OEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsSpecialty spice importers, gourmet retailers
Export regulationSingle-spice (sansho); no major allergens (verify); keep dry; declare botanical origin
Market demandNiche chef and gourmet-spice demand
How to source itHirano Seishoan -> specialty spice importers (Umami Paris/EU) -> chefs & gourmet retail
Verified sourceshttps://hirano-seishoan.com/en/about/; https://www.umamiparis.com/en/sansho/1386-green-budo-sansho-berries-from-wakayama-15g-3700917907313.html
MakerHirano Seishoan
OriginJapan (Aridagawa, Wakayama Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Wasabi & Spice
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code0910.99
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