Rooted in Japan’s traditions and culture, Oryzae & Friends invites you to enjoy the harmony of Nihon-rashi-sa (Japanese-ness) in your everyday life.

Washoku culture and sake culture are both at their heart, cultures of fermentation.

Sake (sake lees), miso, mirin, soy sauce, and vinegar – these Japanese foods of great cultural significance are all blessings from Nihon kōji-kabi (Aspergillus oryzae), rich harvests from our land, and the hard work of our ancestors.

With the fermentation of koji mold at its core, Oryzae & Friends creates rich, shared moments through sake, objects, places, and food—moments in which even people themselves may “ferment” together.

We strive to preserve and inspire Japanese culture by sharing its harmony with the world.

Oryzae & Friends\’ approach to \”just right\” has no fixed standards or rigid rules. Instead, we encourage you to discover your unique balance and harmony between personal comfort and Japanese culture.

True enjoyment of Japanese culture is not about being a connoisseur, but discovering a method of enjoyment that feels most authentic to you.

Why not discover a way of living that feels this good?