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; Miso seasoning; AMAOU strawberry jam; Japanese-style confections; Japanese liquor; and Matcha set.

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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: Yasuhiro Aosa

Product Information

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. It is especially tasty in desserts.

In addition to powdered tea, we also have the finest tea bags and leaf tea available for your enjoyment.

Ingredients: Tea
Shelf Life: 6-12 months

Manufacturers:
JAyame http://www.wing8.com/yamecha/ (Japanese)
Hoshino Seichaen http://www.hoshitea.co.jp/ (Japanese)
Koga Chagyo http://www.kogacha.co.jp/ (Japanese)
Exporter: Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd


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

Manufacturer: Takahashi Shoten http://www.yuzusco.com/en/
Exporter: Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd


Miso Seasoning

Miso for Grilling: The fragrant Saikyo-style of grilling is very popular. With this product, you can easily add the mouth-watering flavor of miso to your grilled dishes.

Ingredients: rice miso, sugar syrup (glucose and fructose liquid), fermentation seasoning, millet jelly, alcohol
Shelf Life: 1 year
Exporter: Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd


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
Exporter: Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd


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
Exporter: Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd


Japanese Liquor

Kurokishi: This is the highest grade of barley shochu. It has a full, rich aroma with a mild taste and a hint of sweetness. The full-bodied flavor washes over the taste buds. Despite a strong impact, it goes down smoothly so that you can thoroughly enjoy the flavor experience.

Kintaro: This shochu is made with roasted barley to produce a unique, unrefined flavor with a fragrant aroma. To create a one-of-a-kind character, we draw on our many years of experience and skill and use atmospheric distillation to produce an outstanding barley shochu.

Tsukushi: Unrefined shochu produced from traditional black malt is distilled under diminished pressure. This beverage is characterized by a crisp fragrance and simple taste. The unprocessed shochu is blended after being aged for over 5 years to offer a light flavor.

Exporter: Nishiyoshida Syuzou Co.,Ltd


Matcha Set

AGANODATE: Based on the concept of healthy body, healthy mind, traditional items from Fukuoka Prefecture have been conveniently packaged together to help you easily experience the Japanese spirit of wabisabi (quiet simplicity and subdued refinement).

Tea Cup (Aganoyaki): Over 400 years ago, Korean pottery was brought to the Agano region of Japan by the Fukuoka feudal lord Tadaoki Hosokawa, who studied directly under the famous ancient tea master, Sen Rikyu. This marked the beginning of kiln-fired pottery in Japan. Aganoyaki is characterized by its colorful glaze. The green glaze, called Agano green, is particularly well loved by pottery enthusiasts.

Matcha (Yame-cha): This is the finest Japanese tea backed by over 800 years of tradition.

Kinchaku Pouch (Hakata-ori): The tradition of Hakataori weaving began approximately 760 years ago when a monk and a young Hakata merchant traveled to China to study weaving techniques. The techniques have been passed down for generations. The silk fabric is known for its sophisticated patterns which were also used in fabrics presented to the shogun.

Tatami Mat (Hakata Kaori): This Igusa mat is from the Chikugo Region of Fukuoka Prefecture and is crafted from over 400 years of tradition.

Exporter: JB Aganoyaki Project Executive Committee


EXPORTER

Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd
ADDRESS: JA Fukuoka Bldg, 4-10-12 Tenjin, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, JAPAN
ZIP: 810-0001
TEL: +81-92-715-7877
FAX: +81-92-715-7878
WEBSITE: http://farmstation-kyushu.com/ (Japanese)
E-MAIL(U.S.A.): himi@tontonnyc.com
CONTACT NAME(U.S.A.): Himi Okajima

Company History of Fukuoka Agricultural Products Trading Co., Ltd
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.


Nishiyoshida Syuzou Co.,Ltd
ADDRESS: 612 Izumi,Chikugo-shi, Fukuoka, JAPAN
ZIP: 833-0041
TEL: +81-942-53-2229
FAX: +81-942-53-2570
WEBSITE: www.syoucyu.com (Japanese)
E-MAIL: info@syoucyu.com
CONTACT NAME: Motohiko Yoshida


JB Aganoyaki Project Executive Committee
ADDRESS: 968 akaike Fukuchi-machi,Tagawa-gun ,Fukuoka, JAPAN
ZIP: 822-1101
TEL: +81-947-28-5055
FAX: +81-947-28-2195
WEBSITE: http://www.aganoyaki.net/ (Japanese)
E-MAIL: info@fukuchimachi-syoukoukai.jp
CONTACT NAME (U.S.A.): Chikahiro Sasaguri