Japan’s Major Gourmet Mail-Order Information Site Otoriyose Net Ranks 22nd Domestically in AI Reference Source Survey

Otoriyose Net, one of Japan’s largest information sites for gourmet mail-order products and operated by Island Co., Ltd., has ranked 22nd in Japan among e-commerce and platform sites in the “AI Reference Source Site Survey: E-Commerce and Mail-Order Industry Edition” published by secondz digital Inc. The survey independently analyzed which websites generative AI services such as ChatGPT cite or reference when generating answers. The ranking indicates that, even as major reference sources are dominated by large platforms such as Wikipedia, YouTube, and Amazon, Otoriyose Net’s original monitor judge reports and user reviews accumulated over more than 20 years are also being recognized by AI as reliable and useful information sources. Otoriyose Net attributes its ranking to several strengths. The first is the reliability created by its proprietary review system. Its core “Otoriyose Monitor” program has member users actually taste products and report in detail on packaging, flavor, usage occasions, and other aspects. More than two decades of real impressions and consumer-perspective information have become a basis for AI responses to user concerns and needs. Another strength is its highly specific user reviews. The site has accumulated enthusiastic reviews focused on gourmet mail-order products, helping AI generate suitable answers for needs such as choosing gifts or finding treats for oneself. In addition, the site’s serial feature in which food professionals called “Otoriyose Masters” recommend outstanding products provides expert, trustworthy information that supports high-quality AI responses. The site also covers hidden gourmet mail-order products from across Japan, functioning as an information source in specific product categories. Going forward, Otoriyose Net will strengthen PR support for food e-commerce businesses in the AI era. The site offers a listing plan in which Otoriyose Monitor judges conduct actual tasting reviews, with new applications expected to resume after the end of May. It plans to build services that further incorporate optimization for AI search, so that listings on the site can connect not only to search engine exposure but also to a new customer acquisition channel through AI recommendations. A seminar on food e-commerce and AI search is also planned for June. For users, the site will continue to provide reliable information based on actual tastings to those arriving via AI search, creating an environment where people can order gourmet products with confidence. Otoriyose Net is one of Japan’s largest gourmet mail-order information sites. It allows users to search monitor reviews by genre and occasion, and also features recommendation sections by “Otoriyose Masters” such as cooking experts and food writers, along with seasonal special features. The site supports online shops across Japan that offer standout products by helping them attract customers, increase sales, and strengthen branding and PR.