NISHIKIYA KITCHEN Representative Director and Chairman Hiroshi Kikuchi Awarded "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays" in Spring 2026 Imperial Decorations
Hiroshi Kikuchi, Representative Director and Chairman of Nishiki Shokuhin Co., Ltd., which operates the retort food specialty brand NISHIKIYA KITCHEN, has been awarded the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays" in the Spring 2026 Imperial Decorations. This recognition is for his long-standing contributions to the promotion of regional industries and economic development. The company also actively supports regional recovery efforts through its retort food business.
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NISHIKIYA KITCHEN (Nishiki Shokuhin Co., Ltd., Head Office: Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, President: Yoichi Kikuchi), a specialty brand that offers approximately 120 types of retort foods, primarily retort curries, under the concept of "Making World Cuisine 'Easy'," is pleased to announce that its Representative Director and Chairman, Hiroshi Kikuchi, has been awarded the "Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays" (Kyokujitsu Tankosho) in the Spring 2026 Imperial Decorations. This award recognizes his "Contribution to the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises," acknowledging his long-standing efforts in promoting regional industries and economic development. We are pleased to report that we have received official notification from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Comment from Representative Director and Chairman, Hiroshi Kikuchi
"I am filled with surprise and gratitude to receive such a great honor. This award is thanks to all our business partners, local communities, and customers who love our products and support us daily.
When our company was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, we received warm support from people nationwide, which enabled us to continue our business to this day. Without forgetting that kindness, we are now making a small contribution to regional recovery support through retort foods.
We will continue to prioritize safety and security, maintain our passion for retort foods, and strive to be a company that contributes to the region and society."
Hiroshi Kikuchi, Representative Director and Chairman
About Nishiki Shokuhin and NISHIKIYA KITCHEN
■ What is NISHIKIYA KITCHEN?
A specialized brand offering approximately 120 types of retort foods, including curries, soups, pasta sauces, and baby food, under the concept of "Making World Cuisine 'Easy'."
■ What are ourこだわり (Commitments)?
We aim to create flavors that utilize the natural deliciousness of ingredients without relying on food additives. We do not use seasonings (amino acids, etc.)*, colorings, or fragrances.
*We do use umami ingredients such as yeast extract, which are classified as food.
■ What is the brand's mission?
To make retort foods "easy" rather than "lazy." To lighten the burden of cooking and increase valuable time. To become a brand where people remember, "Retort curry means NISHIKIYA KITCHEN."
■ What are our signature menus?
・Butter Chicken Curry: The culmination of over 10 years of visits to India, the home of curry. It will celebrate its 15th anniversary in October 2026.
・Corn Potage: A long-selling product that has been loved for over 10 years without changing its recipe.
■ Where can you purchase our products?
・7 directly managed stores in Tokyo and Miyagi Prefecture, and the official online shop.
・Previously, we also opened pop-up shops at Shibuya Scramble Square and Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka.
■ What media have featured us?
Many, including TV Tokyo's "Cambria Palace," MBS/TBS's "Tokoro-san's Deliveries!," TBS's "Sakurai Ariyoshi THE Yakai," and MBS/TBS's "Saturday Plus."
NISHIKIYA KITCHEN products at Aeon Mall Natori store, where over 100 people lined up at opening.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Nishiki Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 265-1 Shinseki-mukae, Shimono-go, Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Representatives: Representative Director and Chairman / Hiroshi Kikuchi, Representative Director and President / Yoichi Kikuchi
Established: March 1952
Capital: 30 million yen
Homepage: https://www.nishiki-shokuhin.jp/
Online Shop: https://nishikiya-shop.com
■ Customer Inquiries regarding this content
NISHIKIYA KITCHEN Mail Order Department
TEL: 0120-19-2498 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00)
Comment from Representative Director and Chairman, Hiroshi Kikuchi
"I am filled with surprise and gratitude to receive such a great honor. This award is thanks to all our business partners, local communities, and customers who love our products and support us daily.
When our company was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011, we received warm support from people nationwide, which enabled us to continue our business to this day. Without forgetting that kindness, we are now making a small contribution to regional recovery support through retort foods.
We will continue to prioritize safety and security, maintain our passion for retort foods, and strive to be a company that contributes to the region and society."
Hiroshi Kikuchi, Representative Director and Chairman
About Nishiki Shokuhin and NISHIKIYA KITCHEN
■ What is NISHIKIYA KITCHEN?
A specialized brand offering approximately 120 types of retort foods, including curries, soups, pasta sauces, and baby food, under the concept of "Making World Cuisine 'Easy'."
■ What are ourこだわり (Commitments)?
We aim to create flavors that utilize the natural deliciousness of ingredients without relying on food additives. We do not use seasonings (amino acids, etc.)*, colorings, or fragrances.
*We do use umami ingredients such as yeast extract, which are classified as food.
■ What is the brand's mission?
To make retort foods "easy" rather than "lazy." To lighten the burden of cooking and increase valuable time. To become a brand where people remember, "Retort curry means NISHIKIYA KITCHEN."
■ What are our signature menus?
・Butter Chicken Curry: The culmination of over 10 years of visits to India, the home of curry. It will celebrate its 15th anniversary in October 2026.
・Corn Potage: A long-selling product that has been loved for over 10 years without changing its recipe.
■ Where can you purchase our products?
・7 directly managed stores in Tokyo and Miyagi Prefecture, and the official online shop.
・Previously, we also opened pop-up shops at Shibuya Scramble Square and Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka.
■ What media have featured us?
Many, including TV Tokyo's "Cambria Palace," MBS/TBS's "Tokoro-san's Deliveries!," TBS's "Sakurai Ariyoshi THE Yakai," and MBS/TBS's "Saturday Plus."
NISHIKIYA KITCHEN products at Aeon Mall Natori store, where over 100 people lined up at opening.
■ Company Overview
Company Name: Nishiki Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 265-1 Shinseki-mukae, Shimono-go, Iwanuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Representatives: Representative Director and Chairman / Hiroshi Kikuchi, Representative Director and President / Yoichi Kikuchi
Established: March 1952
Capital: 30 million yen
Homepage: https://www.nishiki-shokuhin.jp/
Online Shop: https://nishikiya-shop.com
■ Customer Inquiries regarding this content
NISHIKIYA KITCHEN Mail Order Department
TEL: 0120-19-2498 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00)