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Green Tea: Ara Cha Premium Loose Whole Green Tea, Genmai Cha Tea Bags, Sen Cha Green Tea, Houji Cha Toasted Green Tea, Matcha Powder
Furikake Seasonings: Goma Shio (Sesame & Salt), Katsuo Mirin (Bonito), Nori Goma (Seaweed & Sesame), Pokekake Original Poke Seasoning
Nori Seaweed: Sushi Nori, Seasoned Nori, Roasted Seaweed Sheets
Soy Crepe: Natural, Green, Yellow, Pink, Sesame, Chilli Pepper
Accessories: Green Breeze 20 oz. Water Bottle
Takaokaya USA, Inc. is a California-based importer, distributor, and manufacturer of premium Japanese specialty foods, with a focus on traditional green teas, seaweed products, and culinary seasonings. As the U.S. arm of Takaokaya Co., Ltd.—a heritage Japanese food company founded in 1890—the Vernon, California location serves as a key operational and distribution hub for bringing authentic Japanese taste and wellness to North American consumers.
Operating out of Vernon, just south of downtown Los Angeles, Takaokaya USA, Inc. caters to both retail and foodservice sectors, offering a curated selection of Japanese ingredients tailored for sushi chefs, restaurants, specialty grocers, and health-conscious consumers. Their product line spans from ceremonial-grade matcha and artisan green teas to furikake seasonings and soy crepes used in decorative sushi and plant-based dishes.
The company emphasizes traditional Japanese food philosophy—minimalism, freshness, and umami—while innovating with unique formats and blends suited for contemporary fusion cuisine.
Takaokaya USA’s operations focus on importing and manufacturing:
Products are distributed through Asian and natural food retailers, wholesale foodservice providers, and via direct-to-consumer eCommerce.
All teas are sourced from Japan and packed to preserve freshness and antioxidants. Suitable for cafes, tea houses, and retail brands.
Used widely in Japanese and Hawaiian cuisine for topping rice, noodles, poke bowls, and snacks.
Available in foodservice packs and resealable retail pouches.
Vegan, gluten-free, and designed for chefs creating artistic, allergen-friendly sushi or wraps.
Takaokaya USA delivers:
Its unique positioning in offering culinary-grade and decorative Japanese items supports food innovation in both ethnic and modern dining segments.
Takaokaya serves a wide spectrum of clients:
The U.S. Japanese food market is valued at over $7.4 billion (2023) and continues to grow as sushi, matcha, and plant-based eating trends expand. Takaokaya USA is well-positioned to serve both mainstream and niche foodservice sectors.
Headquartered in Vernon, California, the company handles:
Its distribution footprint covers the continental U.S. with strategic emphasis on West Coast and East Coast metro areas with dense Asian foodservice demand.
Quality assurance is backed by parent company protocols refined over 130+ years of operation in Japan.
Takaokaya engages its audience through:
Collaborations with culinary influencers and chefs help drive visibility for unique formats like the colorful soy crepe wraps and Pokekake seasoning line.
Chefs and foodservice clients often cite Takaokaya’s products as high-quality, reliable, and ideal for presentation-focused dishes. The soy crepes in particular have garnered praise for enabling vegan sushi roll options and artistic plating, while Pokekake seasoning is noted as a ready-to-use poke bowl enhancer.
Takaokaya USA, Inc. remains a trusted bridge between Japan’s rich culinary heritage and America’s growing appetite for high-quality, healthful, and authentic Japanese ingredients.
