Specialty & Gourmet Food Manufacturers & Suppliers in Japan
Hell of a Partner lists 30 verified specialty & gourmet food companies based in Japan, including manufacturers, importers, and distributors open to B2B wholesale partnerships.
Market snapshot in Japan
Among specialty & gourmet food manufacturers in Japan, 50% hold HACCP, 40% hold ISO 22000, Food Safety, 33% hold ISO 9001, Quality Management.
The median founding year is 1921, an established market with long-standing suppliers.
Most common certifications
- HACCP50% (15)
- ISO 22000, Food Safety40% (12)
- ISO 9001, Quality Management33% (10)
- FSSC 22000, Food Safety System10% (3)
- USDA Organic3% (1)
Company size
- 500+ employees40% (12)
- 51-200 employees17% (5)
- 11-50 employees10% (3)
- 201-500 employees10% (3)
Median founded1921
ANBER Inc.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Japanese specialty food and ingredient products
Domain live · Jun 2026
Asamurasaki Co.,Ltd.
Yame, Japan 🇯🇵
Japanese soy sauce and traditional condiment producer
Domain live · Jun 2026
Yakult Honsha
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Packaged food products, ingredients and grocery goods.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Yamamoto Noriten Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
The birthplace of seasoned nori, crafted in Nihonbashi since 1849.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Yamamotoyama Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Japan's oldest tea and nori house, supplying Japanese restaurants worldwide since 1690.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Yamasa Corporation
Choshi, Japan 🇯🇵
Four centuries of artisanal shoyu, brewed the Japanese way.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Fundodai
Kumamoto, Japan 🇯🇵
Artisan clear soy sauce brewed since 1869 in Kumamoto.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Ichimasa Kamaboko
Niigata, Japan 🇯🇵
Niigata's artisan fish cake and processed seafood producer.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Marukome
Nagano, Japan 🇯🇵
Japan's largest miso producer, fermented soybean paste for global tables.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Marusan Ai
Okazaki, Japan 🇯🇵
Pioneer of organic soy milk and plant-based foods in Japan.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Marushichi Seicha (Shizuoka Green Tea)
Shizuoka, Japan 🇯🇵
Marushichi Seicha processes and exports premium Japanese green teas from Shizuoka, Japan's larges…
Domain live · Jun 2026
Nakato
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Imported specialty foods for retail and hospitality buyers
Domain live · Jun 2026
ITO EN, Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Japan's number-one green tea brand, grown for the world.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Kewpie Corporation
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Japan's iconic umami mayonnaise, the pantry staple that went global.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Mizkan
Handa, Japan 🇯🇵
Vinegar, sauces, condiments and prepared food products.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Morinaga & Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
The makers of HI-CHEW, Japan's most loved chewy candy, gone global.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Nissin Foods
Osaka, Japan 🇯🇵
Instant noodles, cup noodles and convenience foods.
Domain live · Jun 2026
Calbee Inc.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Calbee is Japan's leading snack manufacturer, producing potato chips (Jagarico), prawn crackers (…
Domain live · Jun 2026
Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd.
Osaka, Japan 🇯🇵
Ezaki Glico manufactures iconic Japanese confectionery including Pocky, Pretz, and Pejoy stick sn…
Domain live · Jun 2026
Ito En Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
World's largest green tea producer and bottler; produces Teas' Tea, TULLY'S Coffee, and OI OCHA f…
Domain live · Jun 2026
Alishan
Hidaka, Japan 🇯🇵
Organic foods and ingredients for Japanese trade customers
Domain live · Jun 2026
Cordon Vert
Sendai, Japan 🇯🇵
Imported beverages and foods for Japanese wholesale customers
Domain live · Jun 2026
Kawachiya Foods
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Imported meat and foods for professional Japanese customers
Domain live · Jun 2026
Kobe Spice
Kobe, Japan 🇯🇵
Spices and international foods for retail and foodservice
Domain live · Jun 2026
Maya Bazaar
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
South Asian foods for Japanese retail and restaurant buyers
Domain live · Jun 2026
Mishima Foods Japan
Hiroshima, Japan 🇯🇵
Importing international agricultural products and distributing culinary seasonings nationwide
Domain live · Jun 2026
Overseas
Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Imported foods and beverages for Japanese retail customers
Domain live · Jun 2026
Kikkoman
Noda, Japan 🇯🇵
Soy sauce, seasonings, sauces and food products.
Ishida Co., Ltd.
Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵
Multihead weighers, checkweighers and inspection systems manufacturer.
Sartaj
Saitama, Japan 🇯🇵
Indian groceries and household products for Japanese buyers
Frequently asked questions
How many specialty & gourmet food manufacturers are there in Japan?
Hell of a Partner lists 30 verified specialty & gourmet food companies based in Japan. Among specialty & gourmet food manufacturers in Japan, 50% hold HACCP, 40% hold ISO 22000, Food Safety, 33% hold ISO 9001, Quality Management.
Are there specialty & gourmet food manufacturers and distributors in Japan?
Yes. Hell of a Partner lists 30 specialty & gourmet food companies based in Japan, including manufacturers, importers, and distributors open to B2B wholesale partnerships.
How do I find a specialty & gourmet food distribution partner in Japan?
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What certifications do specialty & gourmet food manufacturers in Japan hold?
Among specialty & gourmet food manufacturers in Japan, 50% hold HACCP, 40% hold ISO 22000, Food Safety, 33% hold ISO 9001, Quality Management.