Otabe Nama Yatsuhashi (cinnamon mochi-skin sweets)

Otabe · Japan (Kyoto)
Snacks & Sweets Wagashi Ambient Growing export

Otabe is a Kyoto maker of nama yatsuhashi, soft triangular cinnamon-flavored mochi-skin sweets folded around anko, the city's most famous souvenir confection. The distinctive Kyoto-omiyage status and modern flavor variants (matcha, sakura) drive overseas gift interest. Shelf-stable baked yatsuhashi and select fresh items reach overseas via online and import channels. Boxed assortments are the core export SKUs.

The supplierOtabe Co., Ltd. (Kyoto) — leading nama-yatsuhashi maker; its 'Otabe' nama yatsuhashi is a flagship Kyoto souvenir with modern flavor extensions.
Why it sells abroadIconic Kyoto cinnamon mochi-skin sweet with strong omiyage recognition

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CertificationsHACCP: not publicly verified for Otabe (operated by Bijuu Co., Ltd.). Halal: not certified. (confirmed) Uses Kyoto/Fukui Koshihikari rice flour, Tokachi-Hokkaido adzuki.
Pack formatsBoxes of folded nama yatsuhashi (16 pcs etc.), baked yatsuhashi packs, assortments
Shelf life(refined) Fresh nama yatsuhashi ~9-11 days; baked yatsuhashi ~2-3 months ambient
StorageNama: refrigerate, eat within days; baked: ambient cool/dry
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet (baked) via importer
Lead timeTypical: 4-8 weeks (baked); expedited for fresh
CapacityTypical: large Kyoto-souvenir production
Container loadTypical: ambient LCL/FCL for baked variant
PricingTypical: premium; retail USD 5-10 per box
OEM / private labelLimited; brand-led
Wholesale & MOQJapanese-food importers; omiyage exporters
Key exporters & distributorsOtabe Co., Ltd., omiyage exporters
Export regulationWheat/soy allergens; rice-flour based; vegetarian-friendly (no gelatin); fresh nama yatsuhashi short shelf life vs baked variant; natural colorants
Market demandStrong gift/curiosity demand tied to Kyoto tourism awareness
How to source itOtabe (Bijuu) -> omiyage/Japanese-food importer -> gift/grocery retail (Market Tokyo, wamiyage)
Verified sourceshttps://www.gltjp.com/en/directory/item/17283/; https://grapeejapan.com/123851
MakerOtabe Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Kyoto)
CategorySnacks & Sweets / Wagashi
Available inUnited States, Taiwan, Hong Kong +3 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code1905
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