Spice It Up and Enjoy!

Do you enjoy food with different kinds of spices? If so, try our Japanese Ichimi Chili Pepper Spice! Made by one of the oldest spice makers in Japan, dating back to the Edo Period of Japanese history, this ichimi, or chili pepper, is a must-have product for Japanese people. While "Shichimi," or seven spice mix, might be equally as popular as ichimi, by using just chili pepper, the most crucial ingredient of the seven spices, Ichimi produces the great deal of spiciness and roasted flavor to your food. If you like to eat something spicy, you will not regret trying Japanese Ichimi Chili Pepper Spice!

The main ingredient, chili pepper, is grown in Nagano, Japan without any need for imported ingredients. Because of the unique and original method used to roast the peppers, the result is a distinct aroma and spiciness that cannot be found in any other product. Just like how you enjoy hot sauce, try our Japanese Ichimi Chili Pepper Spice on anything you like, whether it is an Asian dish, American-style or wherever a spicy flavor is desired!

What is So Special About This Spice?

Since 1736, this maker's spices have been produced and enjoyed for generations. Even earlier than that, the makers of this spice have maintained a shop in the area of Zenkoji Temple, a famous, non-sectarian Buddhist temple founded in the 7th century in Nagano. Visitors to this temple have long been purchasing the spice as a souvenir or as "proof" that they visited the famous temple.

Is there anything else to know?

The aroma is an essential aspect of ichimi, and it could diminish over time when exposed to the air. Try to use it little by little, and keep it in the refrigerator after opening it.