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Mission

We at Yawatayachaho have been involved with Tea for over a century, and we utilize only the very finest selected Tea Leaves, putting many years of cultivation experience to use into producing Tea that fits the age we live in. More than anything, we aim to “supply Tea that the taste buds of our Customers will find delicious.”

Yawatayachaho’s Strength

Yawatayachaho's Strength
  • (1) Yawatayachaho has over 100 years of tea producing knowledge and experience. We cater tenderly to the needs of customers as green tea professionals.
  • (2) Our small team of tea masters can respond flexibly and swiftly to different needs.
  • (3) Yawatayachaho’s tea masters have won numerous awards at tea competitions held in Japan, where entrants compete over their skills and the quality of their finished tea. Our tea masters carefully select, roast, finish and blend raw ingredients to deliver tea products that match the wishes of customers.
  • (4) We have received high appraisal from customers for our high level of reproducibility, and our ability to supply consistent products.

Message from the President

In recent years, Japanese Green Tea, a part of Japanese culture, has received much attention from the people of the world. As someone who is involved in the Tea Industry, this brings me a sense of happiness and hope. Yet at the same time, I feel a strong responsibility not to disappoint you.
So why is Japanese Tea attracting so much attention?
Although this is riding on the back of traditional Japanese food being registered as a World Heritage, it is probable that the main reason for the popularity of Japanese Tea is the ever increasing interest in health and beauty. Medical evidence has been uncovered regarding its preventative effect on the oppression of Cancer and Senile Dementia and there are said to be various benefits in terms of beauty as well, such as the anti-aging of skin and diet.
Yawatayachaho has been involved in the manufacturing and selling of Green Tea and Matcha now for over a century and our operation is based in Morimachi in the mountains of the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture which is blessed with the morning dew and clear waters necessary for the growth of Tea Leaves.
Above all, Tea has been referred to as “the green diamond,” and in spite of the demand for it from around the world, it is difficult to get hold of. With regard to organic Matcha, as our company made an early entry into its cultivation, we have already secured several purchasing routes and we are doing our best to provide a service that is satisfying in terms of both quality and quantity.
Yawatayachaho, with its history and achievements, has won many prizes, among them the The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award, gaining the trust of many. Japanese Tea has contributed much to putting Morimachi at the top of the map for the longevity of its residents and we wish to bring the charm and efficacy of Japanese Tea to the world.
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Kenichi Yasui

President and Chief Executive Officer
Kenichi Yasui

The History of Yawatayachaho (Limited Company)

1912 Establishment of the Yawatayachaho Store (selling Tea, Charcoal and Shiitake Mushrooms)
Mar.1926 The company embarks in earnest, concentrating on its Tea business
Nov.1995 Incorporation
Nov.2003 Shizuoka Prefecture Tea Competition The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award
Sep.2009 National Tea Board of Review Technical Competition Godan Award
Oct.2010 The Osaka Supreme Tea Competition Naniwa Midori Category First Prize
Mar.2010 Shizuoka Prefecture Tea Industry Young Man’s Association Leader
Sep.2012 North Kanto Sales Office Opening of Operations
Jan.2013 National Tea Industry Young Man’s Association Leader
Aug.2013 Completion of New Refrigerator
Nov.2015 Mori Tea Competition

Award / Certifications

ward / Certifications

For many years, our tea makers have received top awards at green tea finishing competitions held around Japan; a testament to their top-class blending skills, and their ability to consistently reproduce green tea blends.

Shizuoka Prefecture Tea Competition The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award

2003 Shizuoka Prefecture Tea Competition
The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award

We have won the most awards in Japanese Tea competitions in Japan. Although there are many Tea factories in Japan, it is impossible to win an award without the necessary techniques. Our company enters competitions every year, always winning a number of awards.

National Tea Board of Review Technical Competition Godan Award

2009 National Tea Board of Review Technical Competition
Golden Award

This contest, referred to as the Japanese Tea Olympics, wherein contestants taste and identify the Teas blindfolded. Unless you “have an eye” for Teas, it is impossible to win and without it, we would not be able to supply our Customers with the most delicious Tea.

Certified as an Organically Produced Food Product

2015 Certified as an Organically Produced Food Product (Certifying Bodies:JONA)

National Tea Board of Review Technical Competition Godan Award

It is possible to provide USDA, CANADA and EU marks.

Corporate Profile

Company name Yawatayachaho Co., Ltd.
Location of Head Office 581-1, Amenomiya, Mori-machi Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka, 437-0216, Japan
TEL +81-538-85-3039
FAX +81-538-85-4854
North Kanto Sales Office 320, Higuchi, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki, 308-0001, Japan
Established 1912
Incorporation Nov.1995
Fields of Business Production of Japanese Tea, Wholesale and Retail, Export
The number of employee 22 people
Representative President and Chief Executive Officer Kenichi Yasui

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