Project Details
This group is being run by food-related businesses in Japan's Tochigi Prefecture with the aim of developing and improving products targeted at the US market and gaining a greater understanding of their needs.
Participants will be asked to sample two products from Tsukiboshi Foods and complete a short survey of around 20 questions regarding their opinions of the taste and efficacy of these products, as well as any ideas they may have for selling them in the US.
Group A is limited to women.
And we are also looking for participants for Groups B and C. Applications to multiple groups are fine, so if you're interested in one of the other groups as well, please do apply!
You will be required to sample all the foods provided and answer the survey. Before applying, please read the product descriptions carefully to ensure there are no products you can't eat due to allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Please note that any images and survey responses you provide may be used on websites, social media and printed materials that are managed by either Japan Spark or the client.
| Application Period |
October 28th - November 10th |
| Maximum Number of People |
18 |
| Number of Survey Questions |
Around 20 |
| Answer Period |
November 22nd - December 20th |
| Compensation |
$10 Amazon gift card |
About Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi Prefecture is about 100km north of Tokyo and can be reached in just fifty minutes via shinkansen.
It boasts a number of attractions that can be enjoyed throughout the year, such as the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is a registered World Heritage Site, and hot springs found in places like Nasu and Kinugawa. From spring to early summer, you can also enjoy taking in beautiful cherry blossoms, wisteria and azaleas.
Not only that, but there are many famous agricultural products to be found in this rich, natural environment. Tochigi's strawberries, especially the "Tochiaika" variety, are popular throughout Japan, with a high rate of production that Tochigi is justly proud of!
Tourist Information Site "Visit Tochigi" ：https://www.visit-tochigi.com/
Facwebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064302147126
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visit_tochigi_official2/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ3Je8LUTxuSwo8ki9QWrkg
About Products
Concentrated Tart Cherry
This beauty drink is made with tart cherries and can be enjoyed like a glass of wine.
Tart cherries are a sour-tasting fruit and are high in melatonin, which helps to regulate your body clock and aid you in getting a naturally deep sleep. They also contain powerful antioxidants such as anthocyanin, which can have anti-inflammatory and anti-aging effects.
Recommended for busy people with little time for beauty treatments as well as anyone who wants to improve their quality of sleep.
How to Eat
Please dilute with water or sparkling water at a 1:2 ratio before drinking.
| Ingredients |
Isomalt Oligosaccharide Syrup (Product of Japan), Concentrated Cherry Juice, Fermented Milk (Pasteurized), Flavoring, Acidulant, Vitamin C |
| Allergens |
Milk |
| Volume |
500ml |
| Shelf life |
One year |
| Storage |
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. |
Concentrated Sea Buckthorn Vinegar
A beauty vinegar made from sea buckthorn that can be enjoyed like a glass of wine.
Sea buckthorns are part of the Elaeagnaceae family and widely found throughout Eurasia. Due to its high nutritional value, it's often called the "miracle fruit" and has been used as a medicinal plant since ancient times, traditionally in China and Mongolia.
The distinct sour flavor of the sea buckthorn is finished with a fruity, mango-like taste. The main ingredients (sea buckthorn puree and sea buckthorn seed oil) are rich in iron, vitamins and amino acids, and the isomalto-oligosaccharides and fermented milk help build a healthy intestinal environment.
This drink can be diluted with hot or cold water, carbonated water, or added to herbal tea, providing a quick and convenient health boost morning or evening.
We recommend this for women who want to pay more attention to their health and beauty, but lack the time to do so.
How to Eat
Please dilute with water or sparkling water at a 1:2 ratio before drinking.
| Ingredients |
Isomalt Oligosaccharide Syrup (Product of Japan), Sea Buckthorn Purée, Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Grape Vinegar, Fermented Milk (Sterilized), Flavoring |
| Allergens |
Milk |
| Volume |
500ml |
| Shelf life |
One year |
| Storage |
Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. |
About Tsukiboshi Foods
Tsukiboshi Foods has been selling sauces since it was founded in 1895 in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture. Since then, we have been careful to adhere to traditional manufacturing methods and food safety standards in order to create products that our customers can enjoy without worrying. Our goal is to bring both happiness and a little extra color to our customers' dining tables! Over our long history, we have cultivated and refined our methods with the same passion as always and will continue to provide our customers with products that are both delicious and safe to eat.
Website: https://www.tsukiboshi-s.co.jp/
X(Twitter): https://x.com/tb_saucelabo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsukiboshifoods
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@user-jo2lc9rw7r
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(If you have any concerns about the product — for example, you want to check that it doesn't conflict with allergies or other dietary restrictions, etc. — please contact us.)