Tochigi Prefecture Product Testing (Group B)

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 five products from Ecoro International, Wakuwakuokomehonpo, Sokan and GRANVO and complete a short survey of around 50 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.

And we are also looking for participants for Groups A 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.

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

This diet supplement can detoxify your body, and it's perfect for those who suffer from weight problems, allergies and constipation!

When waste products and heavy metals accumulate in the body, it can cause weight imbalance, making it easy to gain but difficult to lose. D&D Plus Fiber uses a combination of the patented ingredient ECORO zeolite and 100 billion lactic acid bacteria to eliminate excess waste and heavy metals, making it easier to lose weight.

This yogurt-flavored product is so easy to drink that even children can enjoy it. You can drink it straight from the bag as-is, or mix it with cold or lukewarm water. For best results, you should drink 1-3 bottles a day before meals.

1-3 sachets per day

Drink with water or lukewarm water. You can dissolve it in your mouth and drink it as is. It's also delicious when mixed with yogurt or ice cream.

Founded in 2000, our company develops safe and reliable supplements that contain no harmful chemicals. Our products focus on the water, amino acids, bacteria and genomes that make up the building blocks of the human body, and are based around the concept of enhancing a person's own inherent health and beauty.

Website, EC: https://www.ecoro.co.jp/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecorointernational.dream/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecorointernational/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEoRnqaX3W1sJE2BpxyMVcQ

This product is made with home-grown sticky brown rice, and all ingredients are produced here in Japan. Since it contains no additives, it's suitable for children as well as adults.

This time, we're looking for input on the following five flavors:

SALT: Simple is best! This is the basic flavor of the product.
SHRIMP: This fragrant shrimp flavor is popular in Japan.
SEAWEED (NORI): Very popular among Japanese children!
SESAME: A true masterpiece of flavor with a subtle sesame aroma.
SHICHIMI SANSHO (Japanese pepper): A flavor best suited for adults that uses shichimi and sansho, two traditional Japanese seasonings.
※ Please note that this product is quite strong and spicy, so it may not appeal to children or those who don't like spicy food.

SALT FLAVOR
Rice (produced in Tochigi Prefecture), salt (produced in Japan), rice-bran oil (produced in Japan)

SHRIMP FLAVOR
Sticky rice (produced in Tochigi Prefecture), dried shrimp (produced in Japan), salt (produced in Japan), rice-bran oil (produced in Japan)

SEAWEED (NORI) FLAVOR
Sticky rice (produced in Tochigi Prefecture), green dried seaweed (produced in Japan), salt (produced in Japan), rice-bran oil (produced in Japan)

SESAME FLAVOR
Sticky rice (produced in Tochigi Prefecture), roasted sesame seeds (produced in Japan), salt (produced in Japan), rice-bran oil (produced in Japan)

SHICHIMI SANSHO (Japanese pepper) FLAVOR
Sticky rice (produced in Tochigi Prefecture), light soy sauce (produced in Kagawa Prefecture; contains wheat and soybeans), shichimi pepper (produced in Japan; contains sesame), sansho powder (produced in Japan), rice-bran oil (produced in Japan)

SALT FLAVOR: None

SHRIMP FLAVOR : Shrimp

SEAWEED (NORI) FLAVOR : None

SESAME FLAVOR : Sesame

SHICHIMI SANSHO (Japanese pepper) FLAVOR : Wheet, soy, sesame

This additive-free cereal mixes nuts with popped rice (a type of rice that puffs up under pressure) and was made using brown sugar-flavored popped rice, almonds, cashew nuts and walnuts. Not only is it delicious with milk or soy milk, but it also makes a great snack!

Brown popped rice, using brown rice that contains rice bran and half-milled rice, is a traditional Japanese ingredient. It's packed with healthy ingredients such as fiber, vitamin E and assorted minerals. A high-fiber diet makes for a healthy digestive system and is also effective when it comes to dieting and skincare.

Like the cereal, the nuts are also additive-free, allowing you to enjoy a nutritional snack with a good balance of vitamins and minerals with an all-natural taste.

Enjoy it with milk or soy milk, just like normal cereal. It also makes a great addition to yogurt or ice cream!

We are a small rice farm in Tochigi Prefecture's Sano City, and we make rice snacks using home-grown brown rice. Our philosophy is, "Only make food that we would feed our own children!" so we use no additives and the highest quality ingredients possible. Our products are also hand-made.

Website: https://www.waku2okome.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wakuwakuokomehonpo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waku2okome
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSogiKe15OShlOUXlCtGnfA

Especially suitable for vegetarians, this snack has been created from wakame stalks, which are the center of wakame seaweed. It has a light, salty flavor, is fat-free and high in fiber, making it a great snack or healthy appetizer. It's produced in our Iwate Prefecture factory using a unique processing method, giving it a crunch texture that's popular with consumers. Since it's individually wrapped, it's also perfect for sharing!

No special preparations necessary. Just enjoy it as-is!

Sokan Co., Ltd. is a Japanese food manufacturer with its headquarters in Tochigi Prefecture. It produces and sells health-conscious foods such as "wakame (seaweed) stalks" and "umeboshi" (dried pickled plums). Ever since its founding, the company has used its technical prowess to bring customers high-quality products that have undergone rigorous quality control.

The company develops healthy snacks and food made from seaweed and fruit using its own processing technology, and has a strong sales record both in Japan and overseas. Its wakame stalk products are especially popular and are gaining recognition as health foods.

Not only that, but as part of its efforts to meet SDGs (sustainable development goals) the company is actively promoting the use of blue carbon materials and eco-friendly manufacturing processes, and is constantly strengthening its company's environmentally conscious policies.

Website: https://sokan.jp/
EC: https://sokan.shop/
X(Twitter): https://x.com/PR_kukiwakame
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sokan_pr/

This product contains a high amount (62mg per lozenge) of the finest extra green propolis from Minas Gerais in Brazil. Due to this, you can feel its positive effects through the tingling taste from Artepillin C, which is a useful component of propolis.

Unusually among lozenges, we used craft paper for the packaging to make it more accessible to people who may not be familiar with propolis. Handmade by artisans, this is a smooth lozenge that will melt in your mouth!

Simply open the bag and enjoy it as-is!

※ Please do not swallow the lozenge whole, as this could lead to choking.
※ Chewing this product may damage your teeth. Please suck the lozenge instead.
※ Do not give to infants under 1 year of age

Our company name is a combination of "grandma" and "vovó," which also means "grandma" in Brazilian Portuguese.

We create our products based on our concept of the ideal family grandma: someone who does her best for her family with all her heart and doesn't think about herself.

We strive to create products for our valued customers that embody the same "grandma spirit," made with passion and sincerity.

Website: https://granvo-japan.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/granvo_japan/

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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.)