Morinaga Hi-Chew

One of Japan's largest food manufacturers in chocolate, dairy, and confectionery. With numerous long-selling products loved across generations such as Meiji Milk Chocolate and Meiji Oishii Gyunyu, the company underpins Japanese food culture.

Known for inventing the umami seasoning 'AJI-NO-MOTO,' Ajinomoto played a pivotal role in establishing umami in global food culture. With amino acid technology at its core, the company operates globally across seasonings, frozen foods, and pharmaceutical ingredients.

A beef bowl chain founded in Nihonbashi, Tokyo in 1899. With the motto 'delicious, affordable, fast,' Yoshinoya symbolizes Japanese fast-food culture. With over 120 years dedicated to gyudon, it has grown into a global brand operating approximately 3,000 stores across 14 countries and regions worldwide.

Confectionery and chocolate products by Meiji. From milk chocolate launched in 1926, it created multiple national favorites. Leading Japan's confectionery industry through superior ingredient selection and manufacturing. Highly regarded in global expansion.

Chocolate manufactured by Meiji. Meiji Milk Chocolate represents Japan's premier chocolate brand. Using high-quality cocoa and carefully selected ingredients, it achieves smooth, refined taste. Loved across generations with high evaluation both domestically and internationally, it represents Japanese confectionery culture.

L-glutamate sodium seasoning manufactured by Ajinomoto. A product scientifically realizing Japan's culinary concept of 'umami'. Trusted by chefs worldwide, enhancing flavors in countless dishes. Embodies the umami concept Japan introduced to the world.