Yamamoto Noriten Seaweed Snacks

Yamamoto Noriten (山本海苔店) · Tokyo (Nihonbashi) / Japan
Fresh & Specialty Seaweed Snack Ambient Growing export

Edo-Tokyo heritage nori house producing seasoned snack nori (otsumami nori with bonito/wasabi between sheets), nori chips and gift cans (incl. Hello Kitty / ukiyo-e designs). Exported as premium snack and gift seaweed; part of the Edo Tokyo Kirari brand project.

The supplierYamamoto Noriten (founded 1849, Nihonbashi Tokyo) — prestigious nori specialty house with gift heritage and growing export; premium seasoned-nori snacks and gift assortments. High B2B readiness; English-capable export desk, gift-oriented SKUs.
Why it sells abroadRefined Nihonbashi-heritage seasoned nori and elegant gift assortments; premium taste and presentation, strong gifting cachet.

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHACCP / FSSC 22000: typical for a heritage maker (founded 1849, Nihonbashi) but not publicly verified per SKU. Halal: not publicly verified for Yamamoto Noriten. Nori is plant-based (vegan-suitable by ingredient, not a certification). Dried/seasoned shelf-stable — no phytosanitary barrier.
Pack formatsSeasoned-nori snack packs and 'ajitsuke-nori' sheets; premium gift tins/boxes/assortments; cases ~10-40. Keep existing.
Shelf life~12-18 months sealed (with desiccant; moisture-sensitive). Keep existing.
StorageAmbient, dry, sealed with desiccant (moisture-sensitive).
Minimum orderTypical: by case via distributors; pallet for direct.
Lead timeTypical: 2-4 weeks ex-stock; no phytosanitary inspection.
CapacityYear-round; premium-nori sourcing; gift-season peaks.
Container loadTypical: ambient LCL/FCL.
PricingEstimate: premium nori/gift pricing; Nihonbashi heritage premium.
OEM / private labelBrand only (heritage gift brand, since 1849); gift-set formats available. Confirmed.
Wholesale & MOQCase consignments via maker + gift/specialty importers; retail cans/packs
Key exporters & distributorsYamamoto Noriten, specialty/gift importers
Export regulationShelf-stable; food labelling, allergen, iodine. Gift packaging adds value. No quarantine.
Market demandPremium gift and gourmet demand US/HK/SG/TW/GB; department-store, gift, Asian-grocery and healthy-snack channels.
How to source itYamamoto Noriten (Nihonbashi) export desk and specialty-food distributors; JETRO; FOODEX and gift fairs.
Verified sourceshttps://www.yamamoto-noriten.co.jp/english/; https://en.edotokyokirari.jp/brands/food/yamamoto-noriten/
MakerYamamoto Noriten (founded 1849, Nihonbashi)
OriginTokyo (Nihonbashi) / Japan
CategoryFresh & Specialty / Seaweed Snack
Available inUS, HK, SG +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2008.99
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