Corporate Profile

Corporate profile

Founded
1959
Headquarters
BANJO FOODS CO., LTD.
Capital
30 million yen
Representatives
Ichiro Yoneyama, President
Business outline
Production and sale of a wide-range of spices and seasonings such as wasabi, kabayaki/teriyaki sauce, a variety of dressings, ponzu (citrus vinegar) sauce, as well as other spices for commercial and retail use.
Sales
6.266 billion yen(FY2024)
HQ Address
103-1 Hattabata, Mishima City, Shizuoka Pref., JAPAN 411-0817

Our History

1952
Establishment of Yonechu Shoten in Izu, Shizuoka.
Launch of wasabi powder (Kona Wasabi).
1959
Reorganization to Banjo Foods LC.
1960
Opened Tokyo office.
1974
Launch of grated wasabi sachets.
1979
Launch of citrus-flavored, soy-based vinegar (Sudachi Ponzu) dressing,
grilled eel sauce (Kabayaki no Tare), and vinegared miso mixed with mustard (Karashi Sumiso).
1980
Launch of grated fresh wasabi (Nama Oroshi Wasabi)
1985
Opened Mishima factory.
1989
Launch of grated wasabi in a tube (Oroshi Wasabi), which became a top-selling product.
1991
Reorganization to BANJO FOODS CO., LTD.
Opened Izu Nagaoka factory.
1994
Launch of sachet series, including grated radish with chilli (Momiji Oroshi),
hot pot stock (Nabe Tsuyu), and sauce for simmering fish (Nizakana no Tare)
1998
Launch of Wasabi Dressing.
2009
Opened sales headquarters in Tokyo.
2011
Commenced exports to overseas markets
2019
Established branch office in USA.

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