KAWASHIMAYA Buying Guide & Brand Review (Oct. 2026 Updated)

Kawashimaya Natto Starter Spores Powder, 100% Made from Organic Soybean Extract, Made in Japan 0.1 oz (3g)

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ORGANIC NATTO STARTER: Purely cultured Bacillus Subtilis Natto made from 100% organic soybean extract. Use to make delicious Natto, a superfood rich in probiotics, Vitamin K, proteins, etc

EFFICIENT & EASY TO USE: 3g (0.1oz) package can make 10-30kg (22-66 lbs) of natto. It has a strong fermentative power compared to other starters. Suitable for making high-quality natto professionally or homemade

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KAWASHIMAYA Natto Starter Spores Powder, 100% Made from Organic Soybean Extract, Made in Japan 1 oz (30g)

Features

ORGANIC NATTO STARTER: Purely cultured Bacillus Subtilis Natto made from 100% organic soybean extract. Use to make delicious Natto, a superfood rich in probiotics, Vitamin K, proteins, etc

EFFICIENT & EASY TO USE: 30g (1oz) package can make 300kg (662 lbs) of natto. It has a strong fermentative power compared to other starters. Suitable for making high-quality natto professionally or homemade

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Kawashimaya Mirin Cooking Wine, Japanese Traditional Sweet Rice Seasoning, Made in Japan 16.9 fl oz (500ml)

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JAPANESE MIRIN SWEET RICE SEASONING: Indispensable sweet rice seasoning with strong umami taste, full-bodied richness, refreshing aftertaste, and smooth consistency for daily cooking. Vegan and Gluten-free mirin. Made in Japan

EXCEPTIONALLY AUTHENTIC FLAVOR: Grants the subtle sweetness, mellow flavor, and elegant aroma to recipes. Perfectly gives appetizing glazes, mask raw smelling odor, and compliments other ingredients' taste in harmony

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Kawashimaya Organic Genmaicha, Green Tea with Roasted Brown Rice, Loose Leaf from Uji Kyoto, JAS Certified (Equivalent to USDA Organic), Radiation Free, Made in Japan 12.7 oz (360g)

Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder Premium Ceremonial Grade First Harvest, USDA & JAS Certified, Radiation Free, Made in Japan (Kyoto) by Kawashimaya 3.5oz (100g)

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CEREMONIAL GRADE JAPANESE MATCHA POWDER: Using 100% pure matcha derived from the first harvest of premium green tea leaves. Originated from Uji, Japan. Characterized with vivid green color, rich, mellow taste, and smooth texture of ceremonial grade matcha for the best matcha drinking experience

USDA & JAS ORGANIC, RADIATION FREE MATCHA: Please drink the best matcha from Japan without worry every day, as it is freshly packed from the carefully shade-grown green tea plant cultivated without pesticides. Tested for radiation-free by a Japanese 3rd party laboratory

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Organic Matcha Green Tea Powder Premium Ceremonial Grade First Harvest, USDA & JAS Certified, Radiation Free, Made in Japan (Kyoto) by Kawashimaya 2.1oz (60g)

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CEREMONIAL GRADE JAPANESE MATCHA POWDER: Using 100% pure matcha derived from the first harvest of premium green tea leaves. Originated from Uji, Japan. Characterized with vivid green color, rich, mellow taste, and smooth texture of ceremonial grade matcha for the best matcha drinking experience

USDA & JAS ORGANIC, RADIATION FREE MATCHA: Please drink the best matcha from Japan without worry every day, as it is freshly packed from the carefully shade-grown green tea plant cultivated without pesticides. Tested for radiation-free by a Japanese 3rd party laboratory

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Kawashimaya Organic Green Yuzu Kosho Paste, Japanese Citrus and Pepper Spicy Seasoning Hot Sauce, Less Salty, Additive Free, Made in Japan 200g (7 oz)

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JAPANESE TRADITIONAL SPICE CONDIMENT: Yuzu Kosho is a versatile seasoning suitable for all recipes. Characterized by the citrusy fragrance and chili pepper spiciness. Use it to season fried foods, hot pots, soups, stir-fries, steamed & grilled foods, sushi, sashimi, salad dressing, dipping sauce, etc. Give a gourmet touch to Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines. 100% Organic, Made in Japan.

TRUE TASTE OF GREEN YUZU KOSHO: Enjoy the pleasantly refreshing yuzu citrus scent, sharp spiciness flavor from chili peppers, and elegant salt taste. No bitterness. Feel the authentic fragrant right after opening the lid. Use sparingly on everything in your preference. A small amount goes a long way.

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Kawashimaya Organic Amazake Drink from Fermented White Rice and Koji, Non Alcoholic, Sugar Free, Additive Free, Made in Japan10.5 oz (300g) (Pack of 3)

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AMAZAKE (SWEET SAKE): traditional Japanese fermented rice drink in a paste form, ready to consume. Enjoy the natural sweetness from koji with smooth, mellow flavor. Suitable to enjoy for everyone of all ages. Organic, non-alcoholic, additives-free, sugar-free

ORGANIC NATURAL RAW INGREDIENTS: Made of organic rice and organic koji rice. 100% Made in Japan. JAS certified. Packed in resealable packaging, not easy to break/spill, for convenient use

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Kawashimaya Organic Mirin Cooking Wine, Japanese Traditional Sweet Rice Seasoning, Made in Japan 16.9 fl oz (500ml)

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ORGANIC JAPANESE MIRIN: Premium secret cooking ingredient with umami, full-bodied richness, and smooth consistency. Organic certified, Vegan, and Gluten-free sweet rice seasoning. Made in Japan

GENUINE TASTE GRANTED: Enjoy the authentic, subtle sweetness, mellow flavor, and elegant aroma to recipes. Perfectly gives appetizing glazes, mask raw smelling odor, and compliments other ingredients' taste in harmony

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Kawashimaya Red Yuzu Kosho Paste, Japanese Citrus and Pepper Spicy Seasoning Hot Sauce, Less Salty, Additive Free, Traditionally Made in Japan 200g (7oz)

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JAPANESE AUTHENTIC SPICE CONDIMENT: Yuzu Kosho is a versatile seasoning suitable for all recipes. Characterized by the citrusy fragrance and chili pepper spiciness. Use it to season fried foods, hot pots, soups, stir-fries, steamed & grilled foods, sushi, sashimi, salad dressing, dipping sauce, etc. Give a gourmet touch to Japanese, Chinese, and Western cuisines. Made in Japan.

TRADITIONAL FLAVOR OF RED YUZU KOSHO: Savor the ripen yuzu’s distinctive scent, spicy and sweet chili peppers, and elegant salt taste. No bitterness. Feel the authentic fragrant right after opening the lid. Use sparingly on everything in your preference. A small amount goes a long way.

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Organic Sencha Green Tea Loose Leaf, Japanese Tea from Uji, Kyoto 3.5oz (100g) - USDA & JAS Certified, Radiation Free, Made in Japan by Kawashimaya

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AUTHENTIC SENCHA GREEN TEA LOOSE LEAF: Japanese tea with a refreshing aroma and excellent balance of umami & astringency. Freshly packed tea leaves with premium quality

100% USDA & JAS ORGANIC CERTIFIED: The raw ingredient is only green tea (pesticide-free, agricultural chemical-free, and radiation-free), carefully cultivated in Uji, Kyoto. Product of Japan

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Japanese Miso Paste | USDA & JAS Organic, No MSG, Fermented Soybean with Rice Koji, Additives-Free, Made in Japan by Kawashimaya | 450g (15.8oz)

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TRADITIONAL RAW MISO PASTE FOR EVERYDAY DINING: premium miso that has not been sterilized by heating or added with alcohol, safe and healthy choice for daily consumption. 100% Made in Japan

ORGANIC & ADDITIVES FREE INGREDIENTS: Carefully made from Japan's organic soybeans, organic rice, salt. USDA & JAS certified, No MSG, gluten-free, and vegan friendly. Packed in the easy, resealable packaging

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Kawashimaya Organic Dark Soy Sauce Koikuchi - Japanese Artisanal Shoyu, Kioke Natural Brew, USDA & JAS Certified, Made in Japan 900ml (30.4oz)

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PREMIUM JAPANESE DARK SOY SAUCE (KOIKUCHI): The authentic, versatile shoyu with richness, mellow taste, fragrant aroma, and clear reddish-brown color. Savor the satisfying luxury flavor by just using a little portion

ORGANIC & PRESERVATIVES-FREE SHOYU FROM SAFE INGREDIENTS: made from carefully chosen organic soybeans, organic wheat, and salt. USDA & JAS Organic. 100% Made from Japan

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Kawashimaya Black Mirin Cooking Wine, Aged for 20 Years, Rare Traditional Sweet Rice Seasoning, Made in Japan 6 fl oz (200ml)

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RARE MIRIN AGED FOR 20 YEARS: Black Mirin is a carefully developed sweet rice cooking seasoning with continuous preservation for twenty years. It gives a luxury touch to every dish with completely different tastes from usual mirin

PREMIUM TASTE OF JAPANESE MIRIN: Enjoy the ultimate rich umami (amino acids) flavor and elegant sweetness that resembles black honey and Japanese brown sugar. It has a thick and complex flavor due to the long time preservation period unique to Black Mirin

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Kawashimaya Organic Umeboshi Paste, Pickled Kishu Nanko Plum 6.3 oz (180gr)

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100% ORGANIC UMEBOSHI PASTE: Crafted from 100% JAS-certified organic Kishu Nanko Ume plums and natural salt. Please use it as a clean, all-natural flavor booster—free from synthetic additives, preservatives, or artificial dyes.

PREMIUM KISHU NANKO PLUM FROM WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE: Crafted from the premier Nanko Ume variety, specially cultivated in Kishu region, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Compared to other ume plums, Nanko ume plum has a soft texture, thin skin and mineral-rich pulp.

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