Japan's most prized black soybean: the large-grain Tamba-guro from Tamba Sasayama, Hyogo (beans reaching ~80–90g/100-count vs ~30g for ordinary black beans). Used for premium New-Year kuromame-ni and confectionery. Sold as a heritage/gift-grade dry staple. Distinct premium bean line not yet on our list (which had generic/Hokkaido azuki & soybeans).
The supplierTamba Sasayama (Hyogo) heritage black-soybean producing region; protected regional brand celebrated for unusually large, sweet beans.
Why it sells abroadThe benchmark luxury kuromame — gift-grade size and sweetness, strong New-Year & confectionery story for premium export.
Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED
Pack formatsTypical: dry beans in retail bags / gift boxes by grain-size grade
Shelf lifeTypical: 12+ months dry (ambient)
StorageCool, dry
Minimum orderTypical: specialty case/pallet
Lead timeTypical: post-harvest seasonal
CapacityLimited (premium regional output)
Container loadTypical: ambient dry-pulse pallets per 20ft
Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.
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