Regarding nori, the main producing regions are Miyagi Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Aichi Prefecture, Mie Prefecture, the prefectures bordering the Seto Inland Sea, and the Ariake Sea in Kyushu (Saga Prefecture, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kumamoto Prefecture).
Auctions are held in each of these producing regions from late November to the end of April, where we compete to purchase nori at the auction price.
Each region holds 10 to 20 auctions during this period. Even within the same region, auctions held at different times (corresponding to different nori harvest periods) yield nori with distinct characteristics in taste, aroma, firmness, and color.
Furthermore, each production area itself possesses distinct characteristics in taste, aroma, firmness, and color. This seaweed is a traditional, exceptional ingredient with profound depth. As mentioned, our experienced sales staff, well-versed in the quality differences based on production area and harvest timing, immediately determine which grade of seaweed from which area and season is most suitable based on customer requests, and promptly propose samples.
Even for products that other companies cannot order due to small lot sizes, we gladly accept them. Based on the analysis described above, we will respond promptly.