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Grains of Joy

Celebrate Japan’s rice harvest season through a journey inspired by golden fields and the traditions surrounding Japan’s most treasured grain.

Grains of Joy

Celebrate Japan’s rice harvest season through a journey inspired by golden fields and the traditions surrounding Japan’s most treasured grain.

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More Than Just a Staple

Rice has long been at the heart of Japanese culture, symbolising prosperity, gratitude, and togetherness. From everyday meals to traditional sweets and seasonal treats, this month’s collection celebrates the many ways Japan’s most treasured grain has shaped its culinary heritage.

Celebrating the Harvest

As rice harvest season begins each September, communities across Japan welcome autumn with harvest festivals that give thanks for the year’s bounty. From the graceful dances of Owara Kaze no Bon to the lively traditions of the Hyakumochi Festival, these celebrations honour the harvest while preserving regional customs passed down through generations.

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What's in my box?

OVERSEAS DEBUT!! Made with domestically grown glutinous rice, these crispy rice snacks capture the toasted crunch of okoge, the golden crust that form...
OVERSEAS DEBUT!! Inspired by yaki onigiri, these rice crackers are carefully baked for a light, fluffy texture and fragrant, toasted flavour. Seasoned...
OVERSEAS DEBUT!! Made with 100% Japanese-grown rice, this light and crispy komeokoshi—a traditional Japanese puffed rice snack—is crafted by a maker w...
OVERSEAS DEBUT!! Made with Tsuyahime, Yamagata's renowned premium rice variety, these senbei are crafted to bring out the rice's natural sweetness and...
OVERSEAS DEBUT!! Rausu kelp from Hokkaido is kneaded into Japanese glutinous rice and carefully baked into light, crispy arare. Made by a Toyama rice ...
New-crop glutinous rice is carefully stored in a traditional yukimuro snow cellar, a uniquely snowy Niigata method of preserving rice under controlled...
Soft and chewy mochi made with Kyoho grape juice kneaded into the dough, delivering a delicate fruity flavour and fragrant sweetness. Individually wra...
Rice koji is the sole ingredient in this traditional Japanese fermented drink, creating a naturally sweet amazake with no added sugar or alcohol. Foun...

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Meet our makers

KANAZAWA SEIKA

Traditional Craft, Timeless Japanese Flavour. Founded in 1951, KANAZAWA SEIKA preserves the traditional taste of Japanese rice cra...

Echigo Shiratama Hompo

Preserving the Art of Shiratama. Founded in Niigata in 1941, Echigo Shiratama Hompo specialises in shiratama flour and mochi, usin...

MARUYONE SEIKA

Pure Flavour, Crafted from Japanese Mochi Rice. Founded in Toyama in 1927, MARUYONE SEIKA specialises in traditional rice crackers...

Ginza Hananoren

Maker of "Ginza Hananoren Irodori Collection Senbei". As a comprehensive confectionery manufacturer founded in Ginza, Ginza Hanano...
UPCOMING MONTH’S THEME

Discover the Flavours of Tohoku

This October, we’re heading north to discover the diverse flavours of Tohoku, where rich culinary traditions meet breathtaking seasonal scenery. With its diverse regional flavours and deep-rooted food culture, there’s always something new to discover across this fascinating corner of Japan. Get ready to explore Tohoku through a special collection of snacks inspired by the region’s local tastes and autumn charm.

Past themes

From flavour pairings and prefectures, to festivals, holidays, and travel spotlights, we carefully curate the most authentic Japanese snacks, sweets, and teas to give you a true feel of Japan.

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Sakura Picnic

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Spring Break

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Sweet Moments

February 2026

Cosy Winter Delights

January 2026

Christmas in Aomori

December 2025

Koyo Treats

November 2025

Trick or Train

October 2025

Moonlight Harvest

September 2025

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OKOGE Rice Crisps (Spiny Lobster)

おこげ 伊勢海老味

OVERSEAS DEBUT!!

Made with domestically grown glutinous rice, these crispy rice snacks capture the toasted crunch of okoge, the golden crust that forms when rice is cooked. Crushed shrimp is kneaded into the rice dough and seasoned with Ise lobster powder, inspired by Japan's prized delicacy. Crafted using traditional rice-cracker techniques, they offer a distinctive take on Japan's beloved rice snacks.

Origin
Iwate
Made By
Ginza Hananoren
Flavour
Savoury
Allergen
Shrimp, Soybeans, Wheat

OMUSUBIYAKI Grilled Rice Crackers (Miso)

おむすび焼 みそ

OVERSEAS DEBUT!!

Inspired by yaki onigiri, these rice crackers are carefully baked for a light, fluffy texture and fragrant, toasted flavour. Seasoned with a sweet and savoury miso sauce, they bring out the natural taste of rice with every bite, recreating the comforting flavours of a homemade grilled rice ball.

Origin
Iwate
Made By
Tamura Beika
Flavour
Savoury
Allergen
Soybeans, Wheat

KOMEOKOSHI Puffed Rice (Uruki Soy Sauce)

コメオコシ 閏木醤油味

OVERSEAS DEBUT!!

Made with 100% Japanese-grown rice, this light and crispy komeokoshi—a traditional Japanese puffed rice snack—is crafted by a maker with over 70 years of expertise in pon-gashi, the traditional art of puffing rice. Its natural sweetness is balanced with first-pressed Uruki Soy Sauce from Ehime, adding a fragrant soybean aroma, subtle saltiness, and rich savoury depth to every bite.

Origin
Ehime
Made By
KANAZAWA-SEIKA.
Flavour
Sweet and savoury
Allergen
Soybeans, Wheat

Tsuyahime Rice Crackers

つや姫の極焼

OVERSEAS DEBUT!!

Made with Tsuyahime, Yamagata's renowned premium rice variety, these senbei are crafted to bring out the rice's natural sweetness and umami. The rice is carefully washed, soaked, and steamed before being shaped and baked, with artisans adjusting the process according to the day's conditions to create an exceptionally flavourful rice cracker.

Origin
Yamagata
Made By
Sagaeya
Flavour
Savoury
Allergen
Soybeans, Wheat

Rausu Kelp Arare Crackers

昆布あられ

OVERSEAS DEBUT!!

Rausu kelp from Hokkaido is kneaded into Japanese glutinous rice and carefully baked into light, crispy arare. Made by a Toyama rice cracker maker founded in 1927, they use pure underground well water and carefully selected rice, with a simple touch of salt to bring out the natural umami of the kelp and delicate sweetness of the rice.

 

Origin
Toyama
Made By
Maruyone Seika
Flavour
Savoury
Allergen
Soybeans

Yukiguni Shiratama Mochi with Kinako Powder

雪国しらたまこもち きな粉餅

New-crop glutinous rice is carefully stored in a traditional yukimuro snow cellar, a uniquely snowy Niigata method of preserving rice under controlled temperature and humidity. The rice is then processed using a traditional water-milling technique to create shiratama flour, giving the mochi its signature smooth, tender texture. Simply warm the mochi and top with Hokkaido whole soybean kinako for a delicate, nutty sweetness.

Origin
Niigata
Made By
Echigo Shiratama Hompo
Flavour
Sweet
Allergen
Soybeans

Kyoho Grape Mochi

巨峰もち

Soft and chewy mochi made with Kyoho grape juice kneaded into the dough, delivering a delicate fruity flavour and fragrant sweetness. Individually wrapped for easy enjoyment, this Japanese confection combines the traditional texture of mochi with the seasonal flavour of one of Japan's beloved fruits.

Origin
Ehime
Made By
Seiki
Flavour
Sweet
Allergen
Dairy

Amazake Rice Koji Drink (Original)

親子で飲むおいしいあまざけ プレーン

Rice koji is the sole ingredient in this traditional Japanese fermented drink, creating a naturally sweet amazake with no added sugar or alcohol. Founded in 1894, Yamaku Foods continues to preserve traditional production methods while adapting to modern tastes. Finely ground rice gives it a smooth texture, while fermentation brings out the rice's gentle natural sweetness.

Origin
Tokushima
Made By
Yamaku
Flavour
Sweet
Allergen
N/A