"Miyabi Fragrant Shichimi" is crafted by Shoya Chuzaemon Honpo in Chikuhoku Village, Nagano Prefecture. This seven-spice blend features heirloom chili peppers passed down through generations and home-grown Japanese pepper (sansho). Add a dash to your soba, soups, or hot pot dishes to enjoy the spiciness of the chili and the aroma of the sansho at your daily dining table.
Starting with growing heirloom chili peppers
Shoya Chuzaemon Honpo is a spice producer in Chikuhoku Village that grows its own heirloom chili peppers and Japanese pepper. Rather than using improved varieties, they cultivate chili peppers that have been passed down through generations. This fragrant shichimi allows you to incorporate their craft—which begins with growing the ingredients—into your meals with a single shake.
Try it first on your regular soba or soup
Start with a small amount when finishing off your soba or soup. By adding more gradually after the first taste, you can easily find the perfect balance of spice and aroma for your dish. For hot pots, we recommend adding it to individual serving bowls so everyone can adjust the flavor to their liking.
Shinshu condiments to accompany everyday Japanese cuisine
Whether it’s a day for a main course or a day to relax with noodles or soup, try adding a sprinkle after tasting the dish on its own to enjoy how the aroma transforms it. This is a product that lets you connect with the producers in Chikuhoku Village, Shinshu, right from your own dining table.
