New Proposal to Enjoy Okinawan Island Chili Peppers with "Controlled Spiciness and Usage": "OKINAWA Shimato Kenkyujo" Launches 3 Products
Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. launched the new spice brand "OKINAWA Shimato Kenkyujo," introducing three products ("No. 001 Coarsely Ground Ichimi," "No. 002 Whole for Pickling," and "No. 003 All-Purpose Furikake") on April 15, 2026, in Okinawan retail stores and via EC. The brand aims to promote understanding and versatile use of traditional Okinawan chili peppers.
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Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. has launched a spice brand "OKINAWA Shimato Kenkyujo" using Okinawan island chili peppers, and will release three products: "Research No. 001 Coarsely Ground Ichimi," "Research No. 002 Whole for Pickling," and "Research No. 003 All-Purpose Furikake" on April 15, 2026, at retail stores in Okinawa Prefecture and on EC (Yaeyama Farm Online Shop).
Through this series, we aim to create a culture of understanding traditional Okinawan chili peppers and mastering their spiciness. OKINAWA Shimato Kenkyujo is a new brand that has researched the individuality of Okinawan island chili peppers, not only from the perspective of their intensity (simple spiciness) but also how they behave in dishes, and has made them available in a form that anyone can choose without hesitation.
Research No. 001 Coarsely Ground Ichimi (Spiciness 4) 698 yen (tax included)
Research No. 002 Whole for Pickling (Spiciness 4) 698 yen (tax included)
Research No. 003 All-Purpose Furikake (Spiciness 1) 698 yen (tax included)
[Recommended Ways to Enjoy]
"Research No. 001 Coarsely Ground Ichimi" is a product that enhances the aroma and spiciness of island chili peppers by coarsely grinding them. It is suitable for finishing dishes such as soba, udon, Okinawa soba, miso soup, hiyayakko (chilled tofu), grilled fish, and steak, and a sprinkle at the end of cooking enhances the aroma and spiciness.
"Research No. 002 Whole for Pickling" is a product that transfers spiciness and aroma to seasonings over time by using it as is, without chopping or crushing. It can be used for Koregusu (pickled in Awamori), oil pickles, vinegar pickles, soy sauce pickles, salt pickles, etc., and you can enjoy making your own seasonings by adding about 5 chili peppers per 100ml of seasoning for about 2 weeks.
"Research No. 003 All-Purpose Furikake" is a product that combines fried onions, roasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, Japanese pepper, Chinese prickly ash, etc., to create a blend that retains spiciness and aroma even in small amounts. It is easy to match with everyday menus such as rice, stir-fried vegetables, french fries, and okonomiyaki, allowing you to easily enjoy a change in taste.
[Future Developments]
Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd., together with Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd., an agricultural production corporation, will continue to promote product development and information dissemination that utilizes the blessings of Okinawa's nature. For the Shimato Kenkyujo brand, we are also considering developing products using green chili peppers and other varieties of chili peppers, and will deliver the charm of the ingredients to dining tables in an easy-to-incorporate form.
[About Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. / Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd.]
Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. / Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd., as a member of the Rohto Pharmaceutical Group, is engaged in sixth-industrialization in Okinawa Prefecture. From the production of agricultural and livestock products to food processing and distribution sales, all are carried out by their own group companies, practicing environmentally friendly agriculture (circular agriculture). By providing unique regional products and services, they aim to create new food and agriculture businesses and added value.
[Company Overview]
Company name: Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. / Agricultural Production Corporation Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 554-1 Hirae, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Representative Director: Yohei Shimada
Business activities: Agricultural management, production, processing and sales of agricultural and livestock products, manufacturing and sales of salt, soft drinks, and juices.
Establishment: Keres Okinawa (December 14, 1995), Yaeyama Farm (December 2002)
Through this series, we aim to create a culture of understanding traditional Okinawan chili peppers and mastering their spiciness. OKINAWA Shimato Kenkyujo is a new brand that has researched the individuality of Okinawan island chili peppers, not only from the perspective of their intensity (simple spiciness) but also how they behave in dishes, and has made them available in a form that anyone can choose without hesitation.
Research No. 001 Coarsely Ground Ichimi (Spiciness 4) 698 yen (tax included)
Research No. 002 Whole for Pickling (Spiciness 4) 698 yen (tax included)
Research No. 003 All-Purpose Furikake (Spiciness 1) 698 yen (tax included)
[Recommended Ways to Enjoy]
"Research No. 001 Coarsely Ground Ichimi" is a product that enhances the aroma and spiciness of island chili peppers by coarsely grinding them. It is suitable for finishing dishes such as soba, udon, Okinawa soba, miso soup, hiyayakko (chilled tofu), grilled fish, and steak, and a sprinkle at the end of cooking enhances the aroma and spiciness.
"Research No. 002 Whole for Pickling" is a product that transfers spiciness and aroma to seasonings over time by using it as is, without chopping or crushing. It can be used for Koregusu (pickled in Awamori), oil pickles, vinegar pickles, soy sauce pickles, salt pickles, etc., and you can enjoy making your own seasonings by adding about 5 chili peppers per 100ml of seasoning for about 2 weeks.
"Research No. 003 All-Purpose Furikake" is a product that combines fried onions, roasted sesame seeds, brown sugar, Japanese pepper, Chinese prickly ash, etc., to create a blend that retains spiciness and aroma even in small amounts. It is easy to match with everyday menus such as rice, stir-fried vegetables, french fries, and okonomiyaki, allowing you to easily enjoy a change in taste.
[Future Developments]
Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd., together with Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd., an agricultural production corporation, will continue to promote product development and information dissemination that utilizes the blessings of Okinawa's nature. For the Shimato Kenkyujo brand, we are also considering developing products using green chili peppers and other varieties of chili peppers, and will deliver the charm of the ingredients to dining tables in an easy-to-incorporate form.
[About Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. / Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd.]
Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. / Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd., as a member of the Rohto Pharmaceutical Group, is engaged in sixth-industrialization in Okinawa Prefecture. From the production of agricultural and livestock products to food processing and distribution sales, all are carried out by their own group companies, practicing environmentally friendly agriculture (circular agriculture). By providing unique regional products and services, they aim to create new food and agriculture businesses and added value.
[Company Overview]
Company name: Keres Okinawa Co., Ltd. / Agricultural Production Corporation Yaeyama Farm Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 554-1 Hirae, Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture
Representative Director: Yohei Shimada
Business activities: Agricultural management, production, processing and sales of agricultural and livestock products, manufacturing and sales of salt, soft drinks, and juices.
Establishment: Keres Okinawa (December 14, 1995), Yaeyama Farm (December 2002)