Candy "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" (Ame of Ten Thousand Prosperity in One Grain), Wishing for Good Luck and Prosperity, Now Available from Gun'ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. in Gunma Prefecture. A Refreshing New Flavor, "Lemon Mint Ame," Joins the Lineup!

Gun'ei Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture) is pleased to announce the package renewal of our popular "Wafu Ame made with Oligosaccharides" series to "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" (Ame of Ten Thousand Prosperity in One Grain) starting from the July 2025 production. It is now available on various EC sites and more. We propose this product as a communication tool for the upcoming season, where new beginnings and greetings are frequent, to "care for the health of others, convey daily gratitude, and foster conversation.".

Background and Concept ~The Wish Enshrined in "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame"~

The new product name, "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame," is named after "Ichiryu Manbai Bi" (A Day of One Grain Multiplied Ten Thousandfold), a lucky day that has been passed down in the Japanese calendar since ancient times. It is a day with the auspicious meaning that one grain of rice will grow into ten thousand stalks of rice, and it has been cherished as a symbol of success and prosperity.

We have imbued this candy with the wish for prosperity, hoping that "it becomes a candy where one grain prospers into ten thousand" for everyone who receives it. With one candy containing oligosaccharides, we deliver it with the wish that it gently supports your daily energy while bringing great luck and prosperity to everyone.

July 2025 Label Renewal

The design has been reborn to be perfect for conveying feelings of gratitude (feelings of thank you) to the recipient when giving it as a gift or souvenir. Each flavor's packaging features colors that evoke the taste, along with auspicious traditional Japanese patterns.

• Tamari Ame (Soy Sauce Flavor): Tatenami Pattern (Rising Luck)

• Shio Ame (Salt Flavor): Seigaiha Pattern (Eternal Peace and Tranquility)

• Nikkei Ame (Cinnamon Flavor): Yukiwa Pattern (Bountiful Harvest)

• Matcha Mint Ame (Matcha Mint Flavor): Tsubame Pattern (Matchmaking, Family Harmony)

• Lemon Mint Ame (Lemon Mint Flavor): Kagome Pattern (Ward off Evil, Exorcism)

New Flavor "Lemon Mint" Appears

With this renewal, we have discontinued the "Ginger Ame," which has been long-loved, due to circumstances, and have newly launched "Lemon Mint Ame." It features a refreshing taste that combines the tartness of lemon juice with the crisp coolness of mint, perfect for a refreshing break.

Individually Wrapped for Easy Sharing!

Since each candy is individually wrapped, it is convenient for sharing with family and friends.

This is a candy that allows you to easily consume oligosaccharides anytime, anywhere.

FAQ

What is the new name for the "Wafu Ame made with Oligosaccharides" series and when will it be available?

The "Wafu Ame made with Oligosaccharides" series will be renamed "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" (Ame of Ten Thousand Prosperity in One Grain) starting from the July 2025 production.

What is the meaning behind the name "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" and what wish is associated with it?

The name "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" is derived from "Ichiryu Manbai Bi," an ancient Japanese lucky day symbolizing prosperity. The candy embodies the wish for "one grain to prosper into ten thousand" for everyone who receives it.

What is the new flavor that has joined the "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" lineup?

A refreshing new flavor, "Lemon Mint Ame," has joined the "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" lineup.

What is the purpose of the package renewal for the "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" series?

The package renewal is designed to make the candy perfect for conveying feelings of gratitude, serving as a communication tool for new beginnings and greetings, and fostering conversation.

What are some of the traditional Japanese patterns featured on the "Ichiryu Man'ei Ame" packaging and what do they represent?

The packaging features traditional Japanese patterns such as Tatenami (Rising Luck) for Tamari Ame, Seigaiha (Eternal Peace and Tranquility) for Shio Ame, and Yukiwa (Bountiful Harvest) for Nikkei Ame.

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