Yamatsu Tsujita Stone-Ground Asakura Sansho Powder

Yamatsu Tsujita · Japan (Osaka Prefecture)
Seasonings Wasabi & Spice Ambient Established export

Yamatsu Tsujita, founded 1902 in Osaka, is an artisan spice blender whose master, Mr. Tsujita, visits the fields and helps harvest each ingredient. Its Asakura sansho is stone-milled (not electric) to preserve the pepper's bright citrus scent and tingling pungency. The maker also produces an acclaimed yuzu shichimi togarashi, distributed in the US via TOIRO, The Japanese Pantry and Gourmet Food Store. Boutique, terroir-driven Japanese spices for chefs and specialty retail.

The supplierOsaka artisan spice blender since 1902; stone-mill sansho; yuzu shichimi; field-to-blend sourcing
Why it sells abroadStone-milled Asakura sansho; field-to-blend artisan spices; yuzu shichimi

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsNo halal/kosher/organic certification publicly verified. Family maker est. 1902 near Osaka; stone-milled blend of Asakura/Yamakura/Budo sansho. Halal: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. Organic: not publicly verified.
Pack formats4g tins (confirmed via TOIRO/Umami Mart/Bernal Cutlery); larger sizes & yuzu shichimi also offered
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: very small artisan batch
Container loadTypical: LCL (lightweight)
PricingTypical: USD 10-20 retail per tin
OEM / private labelBrand-led artisanal; no public OEM/private-label program found
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsTOIRO Kitchen, The Japanese Pantry, Gourmet Food Store
Export regulationSansho single-spice and shichimi blend (contains sesame allergen in shichimi); keep dry; declare sesame for shichimi; no MSG
Market demandNiche-strong among chefs and gourmet-spice buyers
How to source itYamatsu Tsujita (Osaka) -> The Japanese Pantry / TOIRO / Umami Mart -> US/EU chefs & gourmet retail
Verified sourceshttps://thejapanesepantry.com/blogs/our-producers/yamatsu-tsujita; https://toirokitchen.com/products/asakura-sansho-powder-by-yamatsu-tsujita
MakerYamatsu Tsujita (founded 1902)
OriginJapan (Osaka Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Wasabi & Spice
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0910.99
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