Takowasa - Thick Sliced Octopus seasoned with Wasabi root

Takowasa - Thick Sliced Octopus
seasoned with Wasabi root

Takowasa made from octopus that feeds on abalone.

Once you try this Takowasa, you never be able to go back other Takowasa.

The octopus are are mainly caught at Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and cut into huge sizes.

The seasoning is made with an natural elegant taste that makes the best use of each ingredient.

Highest-grade Octopus is used

Minamisanriku is famous for the octopus caught in Shizugawa Bay in Minamisanriku Town, one of the most delicious areas in Japan's fisheries kingdom.

- Why is Minamisanriku's octopus so delicious? -

The reason is the Sanriku Sea - one of the 3 major fishing grounds in the world, where the Oyashio and Kuroshio currents collide offshore.

The rich natural ecosystem nurtures sea jewels such as abalone and sea urchin, and the octopus feeds on these jewels.

This is the reason for its deliciousness.

Sashimi-grade Octopus

Maruara, the manufacturer, takes pride in using fresh, high-grade octopus that can be enjoyed raw.
These thick luxurious slices of sashimi-grade octopus have a robust chewy texture lets you enjoy the umami flavor to the fullest. 

It's just so huge

They are confident in their ingredients, so they cut them into large pieces.
The larger the cut, the more clearly you can tell the quality of the ingredients when you eat it!

The specialness of using "Wasabi Root"

While most Takowasa products on the market use wasabi powder or paste for seasoning, this one incorporates wasabi stems, which is rare even in Japan.
 The use of wasabi stems not only adds texture, but also the natural spicy fragrance of wasabi, which is a perfect match for the thick-cut octopus.

It's well-received in Japan!

"Each piece is much larger than I expected, and a very satisfying one at that!
The wasabi was tangy and delicious!"

"I was surprised at the size of the octopus!
I could really taste the octopus without the overpowering taste of wasabi like what you would usually get at an izakaya. It is really delicious."

"I keep coming back for more!
The flavor is so well matched to the thick octopus that I can no longer eat the takowasa that I used to eat!"

Natural Seasonings

They want you to taste the fresh and delicious seafood of Sanriku!

With this in mind, they minimize the use of seasonings and additives, and focus on seasoning that brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Story of Maruara Oikawa

"Delicious and healthy food for your dining"

They are committed to deliver "safe food", "food for health", and "heartwarming and considerate food" in harmony with nature.

10 years after the Earthquake, they took the opportunity of restoring and relocating their head office to change their company name from "Maruara Corporation Oikawa Shoten" to "Maruara Corporation" in 2021, and also renewed their logo mark.

Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture, is located in front of Sanriku-oki, one of the world's 3 largest fishing grounds.
In 2016, it became the first town in Japan to obtain two international certifications, ASC for the sea and FSC for the forest, and in 2018, it was registered under the Ramsar Convention.
They aim to create a sustainable seafood industry by making the most of their fishery resources in consideration of the blessed environment.

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