TAKEHISA has graded and wholesaled dried shiitake for ninety-one years. We supply importers, distributors, retail buyers, food manufacturers, and food-service partners who need a Japanese supplier with a documented grade standard.
Established 1935 / Chikugo City, Fukuoka, Kyushu
Brand Vision
TAKEHISA is not simply a supplier of dried shiitake. We help buyers understand which shiitake format is appropriate for the market, sales channel, product concept, menu, or manufacturing application.
極 Insight
Dried shiitake quality cannot be judged by size alone. Aroma, color, shape, thickness, drying condition, rehydration performance, texture, and intended use all matter. That judgment is not built in a few years; it comes from ninety-one years of looking at this crop.
質 Quality
Packing good material and selling it at a high price is not difficult. TAKEHISA selects against a strict internal standard, has that selection checked again by staff who have sorted shiitake for decades, and matches the result to what each buyer actually asked for.
匠 Meister
Sales staff hold the in-house Shiitake Meister qualification and answer questions on grade differences, handling, and nutrition. Store staff hold the Dashi Sommelier qualification and teach dashi and shiitake cooking classes in Japan.
夢 Open Doors
TAKEHISA runs visits through the cultivation sites, the sorting and packing plant, and the company's own kitchen. Buyers, corporate visitors, and overseas groups have all made the trip. Online walkthroughs are available when travel is not practical.
Natural umami
Dried shiitake are valued in Japanese cuisine for their deep aroma and dashi value. They contain guanylate, one of the major umami components, and can contribute to a deeper, more layered flavor profile when used with other dashi ingredients. TAKEHISA's product proposal begins with whole dried shiitake: the foundation of aroma, texture, and dashi value.
TAKEHISA handles Japanese dried shiitake for retail, food service, business use, and product-development discussions.
Thick, rounded caps with strong visual appeal and rich dashi value.
Large caps with an abalone-like bite after rehydration.
Open caps that rehydrate quickly and work across everyday applications.
Pre-sliced for efficient preparation and shelf presentation.
Bulk formats for restaurants, manufacturers, and professional kitchens.
Discussion-stage formats for product development.
Tell us your market, business type, intended use, quantity range, and the documents you need. TAKEHISA will review your inquiry and confirm the available next steps.
