Yamamoto Katsunosuke Kishu Budo Sansho Pepper

Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten · Japan (Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture)
Seasonings Wasabi & Spice Ambient Established export

Yamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten, established 1880 in Kainan, Wakayama, offers premium Kishu Budo (grape) sansho -- a prized large-peppercorn Japanese pepper with an elegant citrus fragrance and tingling aroma. Wakayama accounts for ~80% of Japan's sansho production. The brand is exported to the US via The Japanese Pantry and ChefShop, and used by chefs for finishing grilled foods, eel and sauces. Heritage single-origin spice with strong chef following.

The supplierWakayama (Kainan) Kishu sansho house since 1880; premium budo (grape) sansho
Why it sells abroadPremium single-origin Kishu budo sansho; chef-favored finishing spice

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsSingle-origin Kishu sansho confirmed (maker est. 1880, Kainan/Wakayama; Wakayama is Japan's #1 sansho producer). Uses premium Kishu 'Budo' (grape) sansho. No halal/kosher/organic certification publicly verified.
Pack formatsSmall tins/jars of powder & dried peppercorns (draft ~10-100g retained; exact grams not standardized in public listings)
Shelf lifeNot publicly specified (draft estimate 12-18 months sealed/dry retained)
StorageKeep sealed, cool & dry
Minimum orderTypical: case via importer
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks; US stock available
CapacityTypical: small seasonal craft
Container loadTypical: LCL (lightweight)
PricingTypical: USD 12-25 retail per small tin
OEM / private labelBrand-led; no public OEM/private-label program found
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsThe Japanese Pantry, ChefShop
Export regulationSingle-spice (sansho); no major allergens (verify processing); keep dry; declare botanical origin
Market demandNiche-growing chef and gourmet-spice demand
How to source itYamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten (Kainan, Wakayama) -> The Japanese Pantry / SAIKAI USA / direct (kisyu-sansyoya.com) -> US/EU chefs & retail
Verified sourceshttps://kisyu-sansyoya.com/en/pages/aboutus; https://thejapanesepantry.com/blogs/our-producers/kaneichi; https://www.saikaiusa.com/our-selection/yamamoto-katsunosuke-shoten/
MakerYamamoto Katsunosuke Shoten (founded 1880)
OriginJapan (Kainan, Wakayama Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Wasabi & Spice
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0910.99
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