Syrups, Jams & Preserves

This delicious, authentic jam is made from two types of Japanese Ume plums. It is using ripe and green ume to achieve a beautiful balance of sweetness and acidity. As a unique twist we use small chunks of ume that were soaked in liquor to make...

CHINRIU is a specialist for condiments, pickles and sweets made of ume plum, red shiso and sakura cherry blossoms. The company was established in 1871 by the last chief cook of Odawara castle - Monya KOMINE - and is now run by the fifth generation of the...

This honey has an aroma reminiscent of herbs and a gentle sweetness in a cool, refreshing taste. Overseas, it is popular as a luxury honey and the origin of the word honeymoon. It is often used for honey wine and other beverages.

This honey is made from the Ezoazami flower (Ezo Thistle). It has a thick consistency and  deep, herbal flavor with a sweet aftertaste.

HYUGANUTSU is a citrus variety popular in Japan. its honey is characterized by a rich aroma, refreshing sweetness and acidity. 

This honey is made from the Karasu Sansho plant, a relative of the plant for Sansho pepper. It has a deep, long-lasting, herbal taste with a slight note of bitterness.

KIHADA is the Japanse name of the yellow cedar found in Hokkaido. Its bark is used in traditional herbal medicine. The KIHADA honey has a clean sweetnesss with a slight citrus aroma reminding of lemon grass. It tends to crystallize easily, but is...

This honey is made from Lotus flowers. It is characterized by a rich aroma unique to lotus root and an elegant, rich sweetness.

This honey is made from the flowers of buckwheat used to make Soba noodles. It has a strong, deep scent and a flavor reminding of black Anmitsu sugar. This honey blends very well with Kinako powder and also is great as topping for ice cream or joghurt.

See how Kakuida's vinegars are made here (video in Japanese)The origin of vinegar dates back about 7000 year, whereas black vinegar was only discovered during the Edo period (1603-1868). Recently, vinegar is regaining popularity for its long list of...