Yawataya Isogoro has its main store in Daimoncho, the home of Zenkoji Temple, an ancient temple in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. It is a spice specialty store with a long history of 280 years, and sells a variety of Shichimi and Ichimi flavors, including “Shichimi togarashi”, a signature product since its establishment.
The store's signature product, "Shichimi togarashi," is a combination of Banshou (chili pepper), Byakkyo (ginger), Shiso (perilla), Sansho (Japanese pepper), Chimpi (dried orange peel), Goma (sesame), and Otane (hemp). Using these seven ingredients and seasoning them in a unique way that has not changed since ancient times, Shichimi Togarashi is a popular product that has been loved for many years and has fans all over Japan.
There are various types of product, from the familiar 14g cans to bottles and sachets. It is available at Yawataya Isogoro stores, including the main store in Nagano City where the company was founded, as well as at department stores and select stores nationwide.
Highlights
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A spice specialty store with a long history of 280 years.
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Selling a variety of shichimi and ichimi spices, including Shichimi Togarashi, an iconic product since the company's establishment.
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Shichimi Togarashi, a specialty seasoned with a unique method that the spiciness is enhanced by the aroma.
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A wide variety of canned, bottled, and sachet products are available.