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[New brand! ] "Good things in Japan" that capture the hearts of inbound visitors

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5/10/24Publish

Inbound tourism surged. Would you like to stock attractive items from Japan in your store?

There will be 3,081,600 visitors to Japan in March 2024. It was the highest number ever for a single month, and the number exceeded 3 million for the first time.

In addition, due to high prices and a weak yen, the cost of overseas travel per person tends to be about 340,000 yen, which is about 100,000 yen higher than in 2019. Many foreign tourists come to Japan with large trunks to enjoy Japan's food and culture, and many of them enjoy shopping.

In this article, we will introduce items from new brands that are typical of Japan and suit your current lifestyle.Plant-based meat that is safe for vegans, delicious seasonings from all over Japan, easy-to-drink koji amazake, bags made of squeezed dough, earrings drawn with Yuzen techniques, fans that have been reborn as thousand cranes, and bento boxes that keep rice deliciousEtc.

All of them are easy to use, and there are a variety of items that are easy to recommend to inbound visitors. Inbound demand is still on the rise. Why don't you try to transmit Japan culture from the storefront?

Delicious food in Japan

▼TERRA FOODS

Healthy 100% plant-based meat that is safe for vegans

"TERRA FOODS" is a brand that develops safe and secure ingredients that are 100% plant-based (animal-free).

"MARUDE® sausage" does not use any animal ingredientsJapan's first domestic vegan sausage.With our proprietary patented manufacturing method,Juicy and elastic texture as if it were meatIt is realized.

Since it uses okara and konjac powder, it is low in calories and rich in dietary fiber. It is recommended not only to bake it in a frying pan, but also to add it to BBQ, hot dogs, and soups. The room temperature type is a nice point that it can be stored for a long time.

Vegan and vegetarian inbound tourists say that they can eat safely at their place of stay. In addition, it is a popular item that can be safely eaten by those who are interested in healthy eating, children and adults.

▼ Kumagawa Artisans LLC

Additive-free puree & butter packed with plenty of seasonal blessings of Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumagawa Artisans LLC manufactures and sells processed foods that contain the "deliciousness" of the Hitoyoshi Kuma region of Kumamoto Prefecture in a single bottle.

The main raw material is from Hitoyoshi Kuma, and other ingredients are also used in the prefecture, Kyushu, and Japan as much as possible. To bring out the charm of materialsNo food additives or colorings are used,It is carefully handmade by craftsmen in a dedicated processing factory.

"Ome puree" is only available for a few days a year.A jade-colored confiture made by carefully kneading high-quality green plums.It has an exceptional taste that makes the five senses crispy with its vivid acidity and refreshment. It is a versatile puree that can be used as an accent to tighten the taste of bread, yogurt, and dishes.

Currently, it is sold at the physical stores of select shops and online sites, and is a recommended item for gifts and souvenirs.

▼36 Cafeteria -SANROKU SHOKUDO-

From Tokushima Prefecture, a major production area of spring carrots. Stock foods in which carrots play a leading role

"36 Shokudo -SANROKU SHOKUDO-" is a food brand that uses non-standard crops in Tokushima Prefecture, the production area of spring carrots, and accompanies local agriculture.Carrots play a leading role in "stock food that can make a delicious treat without much effort"Deploying.

"Feast vegetable paste just by mixing" is a feast paste that allows you to enjoy the deliciousness of spring carrots carefully. It is a rich jar with a simple seasoning of vegetables, oil, and salt, and plenty of sweetness of spring carrots.

Not only can it be arranged into risotto or potage, but you can also add oil, vinegar, and sugar to the paste left in the jar and shake it to make it rich.Carrot dressingVoila. All of the arrangement recipes on Instagram are something you'll want to try.

Currently, in addition to online shops, it is available at various genres of stores such as roadside stations, select shops, and bakery shops in Tokushima Prefecture.

Why don't you take this opportunity to purchase Tokushima Prefecture's specialties?

▼ Wakamiya Koya

Koji amazake, made by a long-established glue specialty store, made with a special glue for amazake

"Wakamiya Koya" is a long-established store specializing in manure founded in the 19th year of the Meiji era. We use only carefully selected domestic raw materials and develop non-alcoholic and sugar-free glue products.

"Raw Food"High-quality glue created by the traditional "chamber lid manufacturing method".While maximizing the taste and rich aroma and maintaining its flavor,A manufacturing method that also increases nutritional valueIt is supported by those who are particular about fermented food.

"Silk amazake" is a diluted type that can be drunk immediately after opening. It is an easy-to-drink drink that has no grains and changes the concept of amazake.

Currently, we also offer an accommodation service in an old folk house where you can experience making glue and miso, and it is attracting attention from various media. There are many inbound visitors who are interested in fermented food culture in Japan's food culture, and it is an item that is easy to recommend.

Traditional × modern fashion accessories

▼cucuri

The traditional technique "Arimatsu Shibori" that has lasted for more than 400 years is used for daily fashion

"cucuri" (kukri)A material that remembers the shape of the traditional Arimatsu shiboriA fashion brand that focuses on the following. Although it has a unique design, it is plain, so it is easy to fit into any coordination.

The "kumo bag" is a bag with a stretch function by processing the shape of the diaphragm. It is very compact and lightweight when nothing is put in it. It is wrinkle-resistant and can be washed at home, making it perfect for daily use. It is an item that is very useful when traveling.

Currently, it is available at events at department stores and online shops. It is a brand that is attracting attention from those who are looking for fashion items that are a little different from others, and inbound tourists who want to casually wear the traditional crafts of Japan.

▼ Dyeing studio Masashige

Hand-drawn Yuzen accessories that go well with both Japanese and Western clothing, like "wearing a painting"

"Dyeing Studio Masashige" is a technique for dyeing kimonosUsing "hand-drawn Yuzen" to develop items that suit modern lifestylesIt does. All products are carefully created one by one by Yuzen artist Masashige Kaminaka, from pattern design to dyeing and completion. In order not to lose the skills inherited from the Edo period, I try to create flexible works.

All of the accessories are dyed with brushes and brushes on cloth, and are one-of-a-kind with different brushes and dyeing methods. You can enjoy a taste that is not found in prints.

In addition to online shops, it is available at hotel shops and select shops that handle crafts. In addition, it has been featured in JAL's in-flight magazine "SKYWORD" and is attracting attention as a traditional handicraft in Japan.

▼FANO

A design fan born from recycled paper from origami cranes donated to Hiroshima

"FANO" is a design fan that has been reborn as an origami crane that was donated to Hiroshima.Handle made of recycled paper and thinned cypress woodEach part is assembled by hand by craftsmen.

”FANO PEACE Ver.” is the original version of FANO that will be sold from the start.

The round fan, which is said to have been inspired by the novelty of the Tour de France in the 1900s, when "Japonism" was popular, is truly a symbol of Japan.

It is a brand that is supported not only as a unique fan, but also by those who are interested in contributing to peace and society.

▼Kumagera

Made in Hokkaido, a cute wooden pin badge that is environmentally friendly

"Kumagera" is a brand that manufactures products from design to manufacturing in Niseko Town, Hokkaido. The material isManufactured using thinned wood and waste wood from Hokkaido, using renewable energyWe are focusing on environmental considerations.

The "wooden pin badge" is designed with animals and objects from Hokkaido using Hokkaido hounokiMade in Hokkaido pin badgeAre. It is an environmentally friendly item that uses 100% recycled paper for the mount and vegetable oil ink for the ink on the backing, eliminating plastic packaging.

As a souvenir of the Hokkaido region, it is supported by people of all ages and genders. From popular animals to niche animals, why not collect them in the store?

Kitchen miscellaneous goods that shine with handiwork

▼ Nichi Nichi Tools

Kitchen miscellaneous goods that make you feel familiar with old-fashioned Japanese utensils

"Nichi Nichi Tools" has a variety of Japanese utensils that you want to use for a long time. A trading company specializing in kitchen miscellaneous goods that has been in business for more than 75 years,So that you can feel the goodness of old-fashioned tools close to youWe are engaged in manufacturing mainly in production areas nationwide.

"Painted chopsticks" have been around for more than 70 years in NotoThe lacquer is carefully applied by the hands of a long-established chopstick workshop, and you can enjoy the glossy and deep coating skinItem.

Currently, it is available at department stores, general merchandise specialty stores, e-commerce, and paper mail order nationwide. This item is recommended for those who want to experience a polite lifestyle and for inbound travelers who have a longing for Japanese tools.

▼96【KURO】

More than 10,000 units have been sold. Black cutlery dyed with metal black from Niigata

"96 [KURO]" is a lifestyle brand that develops cutlery and cups using metal black dyeing technology.Black dyeing has the effect of preventing rust of iron and steel products and suppressing the reflection of light.It requires a high level of skill. It was born as our own brand with the desire to pass on this technology to future generations.

The "Soup Spoon (Rough)" is a popular series that is easy to use and is the perfect size for soup, desserts, and serving spoons, as well as for children to use.

Currently, it is available at the company's online shop, general stores, Sanjo City's hometown tax refund gifts, restaurants, and the American e-commerce site "bonten". It is a brand that has been attracting attention overseas, such as being highly evaluated at exhibitions in Taiwan.

▼IPPONGI

From Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. Japan wooden wine glass with graceful curves

"IPPONGI" is a brand born from the desire to create products that can adapt to modern lifestyles while making use of Yamanaka lacquerware technology.

All of the items are characterized by delicate curvaceous beauty and bowl parts that are enchanting to look at.Not only wine, but also iced coffee and Japanese sake are stylish itemsWe have all of them.

Currently, it is available in interior shops, department stores, and large bookstores, and some French restaurants actually use it in the store. As a gift for those who like alcohol, it is an item that is in high demand as a gift.

▼ Cedar Tree Craft

A "breathing bento box" made of Japan cedar that keeps rice delicious with humidity control and heat insulation

"Cedar Tree Craft" is a brand of woodworking items that make use of traditional materials using Japan cedar.

The "bento box" is made using a simple traditional technique called "grinding" and is lacquered from light and pleasant to the touch Kyushu cedar wood. Lacquer prevents color transfer and odor transfer,An easy-to-use item that can hold any side dish, such as oily, dark-colored, or strongly scented itemsAre.It has the properties of humidity control and heat insulation, so you can keep the rice delicious.It is also a nice point.

It is an item that is supported by those who are interested in traditional Japan things, those who make bento boxes on a daily basis, and those who are looking for something that is easy to clean.

Items that enjoy the scent

▼ Kotemari kiln

Drawn by craftsmen of Kyoto ware and Shimizu ware, a brilliant and delicate painted incense stand

"Kodemarigama" is a brand that makes use of traditional Kyoto ware and Shimizu ware techniques and develops daily miscellaneous goods with unique designs, colors, and techniques.

"3-way incense stand"A 3-way incense stand of Kyoto ware and Shimizu ware that can use three types of incense: stick-shaped, cone-shaped, and spiral-shaped incenseAre. The brilliant and delicate items, all hand-drawn, are recommended for souvenirs of Japan.

In addition to sales at department stores nationwide and exhibitions at galleries in Japan and overseas, it is a brand that is currently attracting attention, such as being approached for large-scale exhibitions with the participation of Kyoto Prefecture.

▼ Tokotowa Organics

Organic perfume made by perfumers and color aromatherapists

"Tokotowa Organics" is a domestic brand of organic cosmetics and perfumes made from only 100% natural ingredients, mainly organic plants and Japan plant materials.

"Organic perfume" is a five-type perfume scented with natural essential oils such as Japan's moon peach, yuzu, and black moji. The ingredients are only organic alcohol and essential oils from organically grown sugarcane. We don't add any water, and instead use domestic floral water that is grown organically and pesticide-free

All of them were coordinated based on the power of color and matched the color theme of each itemNatural Stone Perfume BottleIt shines in.

It is available at select shops, natural-oriented cosmetics stores, aroma salons, etc. Due to the high demand for gifts, we also provide wrapping materials to stores of your choice. It is a safe and secure item where you can enjoy the scent of Japan.

[New brand! ] How did you like the special feature on good things in Japan?

In terms of goods, we also have a lot of sales support goods such as promotional POPs. Whether you've seen a brand you've seen before or a brand you're seeing for the first time, take this opportunity to try it out!