[Reservations Open] A Delicious Premonition from the Start. The Annual "Umeboshi Making Kit 'Umeko'" and "Umeshu Making Kit 'Umesuke'" 2026 Editions are Here Again!
Reservations for "Umeko," the easy-to-make umeboshi kit, and "Umesuke," the delightful umeshu kit, have started on the online store 'BambooCut Market.' Reservations close on May 14.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 19:10
"Anyone can make delicious umeboshi with the 'Umeko' kit" and "The 'Umesuke' umeshu making kit brings various joys" are produced by BambooCut Co., Ltd., which plans and operates "Tachigui Umeboshi-ya" and "Guruguru Shakashaka" in Tokyo Solamachi, and "Ume to Hoshi" in Asakusa.
●Reservation page:
Umeboshi Making Kit "Umeko 2026"
Umeshu Making Kit "Umesuke 2026"
(within BambooCut Market)
https://bamboo-cut.shop-pro.jp/?mode=grp&gid=3127346
These kits are products that directly deliver the 'good fresh plums' essential for making delicious umeboshi, umeshu, and plum syrup from farmers in Kishu, Wakayama Prefecture.
Instead of just sending 'fresh plums' to your home, we also send other items necessary for making umeboshi and umeshu, so you don't have to bother arranging tools or measuring ingredients. This makes it easy for beginners and many others to enjoy. (※Some items need to be prepared by yourself)
Every year, we accept reservations for about one month from early April to early May, select the best plums during the harvest season in June, and ship them all at once to customers nationwide. (Shipment for 2026 is scheduled for June 11).
It's like an annual festival!
Many people reserve these kits every year, and the number of repeat customers continues to grow, which is a delightful aspect of these kits. (The farmers are also eagerly preparing every year!)
Three points why the "Umeko" Umeboshi Making Kit makes it "delicious for everyone"!!!
The "Umeko" kit allows you to make traditional sour and salty umeboshi at home. Here are the points of the kit designed to make it easy and delicious even for beginners.
① Fully ripe Kishu Nanko plums harvested and delivered immediately!
We collaborate with farmers in Wakayama Prefecture to deliver the best fresh plums. Please open the box as soon as it arrives! You'll be captivated by the wonderful aroma of the plums!
② Good plums deserve "good salt."
The ingredients for umeboshi are just "plums" and "salt." That's why we are as particular about the "salt" as we are about the plums. We have prepared "Umeko's Salt," a special umeboshi salt blended from four types of salt, supervised by salt coordinator Shiho Aoyama. Ms. Aoyama herself highly recommends this best salt, saying "anyone can make delicious umeboshi with it."
③ "Umeko's Book" clearly explains how to make it.
Junpei Takeuchi, the representative of BambooCut, holds "Casual Umeboshi Making Classes" across Japan every year. Based on his experience with thousands of workshop participants, he has compiled a booklet that clearly explains common "trouble spots" in advance.
Even if you still have questions, we offer various ways to ask, such as live streaming of instructions, LINE, and email, so you can enjoy the process with peace of mind!
[Umeboshi Making Kit "Umeko" for everyone to make delicious umeboshi]
2026 Edition
●Reservation period: April 1 to May 14, 2026
※Reservations will close once the planned quantity is reached, even if it's within the period.
●Selling price: From 4,320 yen (tax included)
●Planning and sales: BambooCut Co., Ltd.
●Reservation page: 'BambooCut Market'
https://bamboo-cut.shop-pro.jp/?mode=grp&gid=3127346
Why is the "Umesuke" Umeshu Kit "full of various joys"?
Making umeshu is very easy!
●Wash the plums, remove stems, and freeze them
●Put plums and rock sugar into a container
●Pour in alcohol and store for about 3 months
That's all! Just three steps.
(Plum syrup is even easier!)
Despite being "that easy," we've packed it with "joyful" points.
● "Joyful" because of the best plums!
Similar to Umeko, we collaborate with farmers in Wakayama Prefecture to deliver the best fresh Kishu Nanko plums. While green plums are generally said to be suitable for umeshu, we recommend plums that are just before full ripeness and have a wonderful aroma. These plums significantly enhance the aroma, sweetness, and richness of the umeshu!
● "Joyful" because you can steep it with your favorite alcohol!
Make umeshu more freely!
Umeshu is generally made using white liquor. Of course, you can make delicious umeshu with white liquor, but you can actually make very tasty and interesting umeshu using other spirits like whiskey, gin, or rum as the base alcohol!
Customers will need to choose and prepare two 700-750ml bottles of their "preferred liquor."
There's no need to choose an expensive one! It's also recommended to choose your favorite everyday alcohol, or it's excellent to choose something a little luxurious. This is the most enjoyable part of "homemade"!
FAQ
What is the reservation period for the "Umeko" and "Umesuke" kits?
From April 1 to May 14, 2026. Reservations may close earlier if the planned quantity is reached.
What is included in the kits?
The kits include fresh Kishu Nanko plums and other necessary items for making umeboshi or umeshu. Some items may need to be prepared by yourself.
Can beginners easily make them?
Yes, a clear instruction manual called "Umeko no Hon" is included, and there's extensive support via live streaming and LINE for questions.