Kawako Main Store Shoubei

For over 60 years, this shop has been selling meticulously roasted seaweed, crafted one sheet at a time using traditional methods.

The seaweed primarily comes from Ariake Bay and is made from the first harvest, ensuring top quality. The ingredients for seasoning are also carefully selected to enhance the natural flavor of the seaweed, including kelp from Rausu and Rishiri in Hokkaido, sun-dried sea salt from Hakata in Ehime, dried bonito from Makurazaki in Kagoshima, natural soy sauce from Tokushima, chili peppers from Shimane, and shrimp from Yaizu in Shizuoka.

In addition to richly flavored roasted and seasoned seaweed, the shop offers its signature “Shiawase Nori” (Happiness Seaweed), which is perfect for daily enjoyment. Available in four varieties, it ranges from a fragrant spicy sesame flavor to additive-free options.

The store also features “Osaka Nori,” made from seaweed harvested in Osaka, and seaweed tsukudani (a savory seaweed paste), seasoned with their secret dashi broth, perfect as a topping for rice. With over six decades of history, Kawako invites you to savor the rich flavor and high quality that only they can deliver.