About the company
- Honjien is a tea and tea accessories shop in Okayama city which was established in 1931 and has a long history.
We began mail-order sales in 1995, and currently operate seven different online sales portals.
We have the highest share of sales in the 'matcha', 'tea accessories' and 'Japanese tea' categories on the shopping website Rakuten, one of the most famous online shop in Japan.
We handle top-quality matcha from the long-established tea producer Yamamasa Koyamaen, as well as many other varieties including our own HONJIEN brand.
The main products we handle are:
- Japanese-produced tea, original matcha, 'Yamamasa Koyamaen' matcha (which is well-known as a type of matcha used in traditional tea ceremonies), Kanbayashi Shunsho Honten
Awards and other distinctions received:
- Powdered green tea number 1 product in Rakuten's overall ranking
Countries with with we conduct business:
- Export to countries around the world, primarily China and Taiwan
- We are aiming to become the number one company in Japan in terms of taste, product quality and product safety.
Business philosophy:
- Honji 100: Why do we exist as a company?
H (healthy) To our customers, who value health and peace of mind,
O (originality) we offer original and innovative products
N (natural) produced using natural, safe ingredients
J (joyful) and help them to pass their time in an enjoyable and fulfilling way
I (integrity) by delivering those products with sincerity and good faith
100 so that our customers will remain loyal to us for another 100 years.