Yawataya Isogoro Shichimi Togarashi (Seven-Spice Blend)

Yawataya Isogoro · Japan (Nagano, near Zenko-ji Temple)
Seasonings Wasabi & Spice Ambient Established export

Yawataya Isogoro, founded 1736 near Nagano's Zenko-ji temple, is one of Japan's three historic shichimi togarashi houses, with ~290 years of spice craftsmanship. Its seven-spice blend (chili, sansho, citrus peel, sesame, nori, etc.) and yuzu-infused and ichimi variants come in iconic gourd-shaped tins. Widely sold on Amazon US and via specialty retailers and Japanese groceries abroad. Heritage spice-blend positioning with strong gift and collector appeal.

The supplierNagano Zenko-ji spice house since 1736; one of Japan's 3 famous shichimi makers; iconic gourd tin
Why it sells abroad1736 Zenko-ji shichimi heritage; iconic gourd tin; yuzu variant; gift appeal

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsTraditional spice-house heritage (confirmed): Yawataya Isogoro founded 1736 near Zenko-ji, Nagano; signature shichimi togarashi (7-spice) since founding. 280-year spice specialist.
Pack formats14g cans (confirmed); also bottles, refill sachets, shichimi/ichimi/yuzu sets. ('Gourd tin' specific shape not confirmed; standard 14g can with chili/Zenkoji art.)
Shelf life12-18 months, keep dry (typical for spice)
StorageAmbient dry storage
Minimum orderTypical: case via retailer/importer
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks; US stock available
CapacityTypical: medium spice production
Container loadTypical: LCL (lightweight spice)
PricingTypical: USD 8-15 retail per 14g tin
OEM / private labelLimited / brand-led; OEM not publicly verified
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsAmazon US, Japanese Taste, Takaski, specialty spice retailers
Export regulationContains sesame (allergen) and chili; spice-blend; no MSG in traditional blend; declare sesame; nori/citrus components
Market demandStrong with Japanese-cuisine fans, gift and collector buyers
How to source itYawataya -> Amazon / specialty retailers (japanesetaste, SushiSushi UK) -> overseas consumers
Verified sourceshttps://www.yawataya.co.jp/en/about/history/; https://www.gltjp.com/en/directory/item/11784/
MakerYawataya Isogoro Co. (founded 1736)
OriginJapan (Nagano, near Zenko-ji Temple)
CategorySeasonings / Wasabi & Spice
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelDTC/Online
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code0910.99
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