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Imaru Ikawa Shoten Co., Ltd. is a long-established seafood processing company based in Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and has been highly praised in domestic and international markets for its high-quality fish processing products that combine tradition and innovation. Since its founding, the company has focused on seafood processing that makes use of the abundant seafood from Yaizu Port, and has developed products centered on pickled fish (miso-pickled and saikyo-pickled) and frozen fillets.

Business activities and product lineup

Imaru Ikawa Shoten offers a wide variety of seafood products in the following categories:

• Pickled fish products: Black cod pickled in saikyo, Spanish mackerel pickled in miso, flatfish pickled in saikyo, black cod pickled in mirin

• Frozen fillets: Swordfish and various frozen white fish fillets

• Prepared food products: Curry-flavored grilled white fish, swordfish shabu-shabu

• Halal products: Halal-certified fillets and pickled fish products (for the Islamic market)

All products are made using carefully selected ingredients and manufactured under hygienic control in HACCP-compliant facilities.

Expertise and strengths (USP)

Imaru Ikawa Shoten's greatest strengths are its manufacturing technology for halal-compliant seafood processed foods and its international expansion capabilities. By obtaining halal certification, it has become possible to export not only within Japan but also to Islamic countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, and has attracted attention.

In addition, they use fresh marine resources from the local Yaizu fishing port to inherit traditional methods using their own miso and Saikyo miso. The high quality is supported by careful pickling and packing done by hand.

International trade and shipping record

• Export countries: Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, Indonesia, etc.
• Trading format: B2B (restaurant chains, hotels, food wholesalers) and B2C (gift market, retail)
• They have also been handled by Don Quijote Malaysia and Japanese food supermarkets in the Middle East.
• By 2023, more than 20 tons of frozen pickled fish products will be exported to the Middle East annually (based on external trade data)

Market and target customers

The target market is composed of the following:

• Domestic market: Department stores, high-end supermarkets, and gift markets throughout Japan
• Overseas market: Islamic countries, Japanese restaurants, Japanese retail chains
• Commercial demand: High-end restaurants, hotels, and catering companies

In today's world where health consciousness and religious considerations are required, the combination of "Halal certification + safe Japanese-made" forms a major competitive advantage.

Production capacity and facilities

• Owns our own HACCP-compliant processing facility in Yaizu City
• Installed quick freezing equipment and vacuum packaging machines
• Maximum monthly processing capacity: Approximately 50 tons of raw fish processing and processing

Certification and compliance

• Halal certification (Malaysia JAKIM, UAE ESMA, etc.)
• HACCP certified processing facility
• Thorough quality control in accordance with the Food Sanitation Act and export regulations

Customer testimonials

"The fatty cod saikyozuke is the best. It's also a popular gift." – Customer review in Japan

"Since it's halal certified, you can purchase with confidence. It's popular with restaurant chains in the Middle East." – Feedback from exporters

Main achievements and media exposure

• Featured as a halal-compliant seafood processing company in NHK, local newspapers, etc.

• Strengthening public relations for international consumers with YouTube promotional videos (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Ai8bWaQfc)

• Participating in regional revitalization projects and export promotion activities supported by JETRO

By proactively responding to the global market while preserving traditional flavors, Imaru Ikawa Shoten is increasing its presence as one of the leading companies that will lead the future of Japan's seafood processing industry.