Fukuoka Prefecture is located in southwestern Japan on Kyushu Island. We produce many kinds of vegetables, fruits and food products. "Fresh, Safe and Delicious!" -- This is the motto of the farmers in Fukuoka Prefecture.

The Fukuoka Products Export Promotion Council is a non-profit organization founded to help Fukuoka food companies and farmers successfully expand their businesses around the world.

We are proud to introduce various high-quality Japanese foods, including YAME green tea, which has an excellent reputation as a high-quality tea; YUZUSCO, a new hot sauce; AMAOU strawberry jam; rice oil; germinated brown rice; and Japanese-style confections.

Meet us at BOOTH #530, Fancy Food Show 2010.

EXHIBITOR: Fukuoka Products Export Promotion Council
ADDRESS: 7-7 Higashi-koen, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, JAPAN
ZIP: 812-8577
TEL: +81-92-643-3486
FAX: +81-92-643-3490
E-MAIL: food@investfk.com
CONTACT NAME: Yukiko Tanaka


EXPORTER: Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd
ADDRESS: JA Fukuoka Bldg, 4-10-12 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, JAPAN
ZIP: 810-0001
TEL: 092-715-7877
FAX: 092-715-7878
WEBSITE: http://farmstation-kyushu.com/ (Japanese)
E-MAIL(U.S.A.): kohei@tjsla.com, n@tjsla.com
CONTACT NAME(U.S.A.): Kohei Yamakawa, Naohisa Nakada


EXPORTER'S COMPANY HISTORY
This trading company was established in 2008 with investment from the JA group in Fukuoka and the Fukuoka Prefectural Government. It's mission is to increase exports of Fukuoka Prefecture's beautiful, delicious and safe agricultural produce and contribute to the success of Fukuoka's farmers.

Product Info

YAME-CHA (Green Tea)

Green tea is one of the specialties of Fukuoka Prefecture. It is distributed throughout Japan under the brand name YAME-CHA. Supported by a long tradition of using the finest production techniques, YAME-CHA has an excellent reputation as a high-quality tea.

Tea bags: Place one tea bag in a teapot and fill it with hot water. One tea bag can make up to 5-6 cups of tea. Alternatively, place a tea bag in a cup and fill it with hot water. For a cold drink, place two tea bags in a jug with 1.0 litter of cold water.

Matcha: This is powdered green tea of the finest quality. Try using the highly valued and highly aromatic Yame matcha when cooking, especially for desserts.

Ingredients: Tea
Shelf Life: 6-12 months

JAyame http://www.wing8.com/yamecha/ (Japanese)
Hoshino Seichaen http://www.hoshitea.co.jp/ (Japanese)
Koga Chagyo http://www.kogacha.co.jp/ (Japanese)


A New Spice

Yuzusco: Yuzu, a citrus-pepper condiment originating on Kyushu Island, has been reinvented as a liquid seasoning for easily adding to dishes and foods of all types. A touch of vinegar gives it a refreshing and tangy aftertaste. It is perfect for one-pot dishes, udon noodles, grilled fish, and grilled chicken, but it can also be used in dishes from around the world, from pizzas and pastas to Chinese dumplings.

Ingredients: Brewing vinegar, green chili pepper, yuzu peel, salt
Shelf Life: 6 months

Takahashi Shoten http://www.yuzusco.com/ (Japanese)


Rice Oil

Rice Oil: This tasty rice oil resists oxidizing and contains an abundance of vitamin E and orizanol, which is said to be good for your health. It is made from fresh rice bran from non-genetically modified rice grown in Japan. In Japan, it is used in school lunches and fried snacks such as potato chips. Use this oil to make your favorite deep-fried and grilled foods crisp and tasty.

Ingredients: Rice bran
Shelf Life: 2 years

Fukuoka Seiyu (Kanemi Souko) http://www.kinsokyo.com/kanemi/ (Japanese)


Japanese-style Confections

Tsukushi Mochi: This is a popular confection in Japan. Fragrant soybean flour is sprinkled onto a rice cake kneaded from carefully selected rice and water. Dark sugar syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness. This delicacy won the prestigious Monde Selection Gold prize two years in a row.
Ingredients: Granulated sugar, rice, millet jelly, maltose, soybean, trehalose, emulsification agent, etc.
Shelf Life: 30 days

Jyosuian http://www.52-net.com/webshop/ (Japanese)


Brown Rice

Germinated Brown Rice: This rice is softer and more digestible than other brown rice varieties because of its softened endosperm and husk as a result of germination. It is nutritionally equivalent to brown rice and even has some added nutrients, such as γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which it gains from germination. A post-germination gelatinization treatment makes easy cooking possible using an ordinary rice cooker, eliminating the need to use a pressure cooker.

Ingredients: Rice
Shelf Life: 9 months

Fukuren http://www.fukuren.co.jp/products/prolineup.aspx (Japanese)


Amaou Jam

Amaou Jam: This jam uses a generous amount of Amaou, a well-known brand of strawberry in Japan. The rich aroma and brilliant color will gorgeously embellish any dessert or cocktail.

Ingredients: Strawberries, sugar
Shelf Life: 90 days