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Ha-shōga (Leaf Ginger)
葉しょうが (Ha-shōga)
Also known as: Ha-shōga, Leaf ginger, Young ginger with leaves, 葉生姜, Yatsugi-shoga
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| Category | Food |
|---|---|
| Japanese labeling name | 葉しょうが |
| Common Japanese notations | 葉しょうが, 葉生姜 |
| Origin | Young ginger harvested with leafy stems still attached; summer seasonal premium |
| Typical functions | Premium izakaya appetizer (eaten with miso), Summer seasonal foodservice ingredient |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen. |
Ha-shōga (葉しょうが) — leaf ginger — is young ginger harvested with leafy stems attached, premium summer seasonal specialty. The signature use is eating raw with miso as izakaya appetizer.
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- Fresh ha-shōga (summer seasonal)
Ingredient profile
Young ginger with leafy stems attached.
OEM applications
Raw with miso (izakaya appetizer).
For OEM: summer seasonal premium retail.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Standard food labeling. Summer seasonal. Not a designated allergen.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Niche specialty positioning. |
|---|---|
| USA | Niche specialty positioning. |
| China | Niche specialty positioning. |
| Korea | Niche specialty positioning. |
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- What is Ha-shōga (Leaf Ginger)?
- Ha-shōga (葉しょうが) — leaf ginger — is young ginger harvested with leafy stems attached, premium summer seasonal specialty. The signature use is eating raw with miso as izakaya appetizer.
- What is the regulatory status of Ha-shōga (Leaf Ginger) in Japan?
- Standard agricultural product labeling. Not a designated allergen.
- What products typically use Ha-shōga (Leaf Ginger)?
- Fresh ha-shōga (summer seasonal)
- Where does Ha-shōga (Leaf Ginger) come from?
- Young ginger harvested with leafy stems still attached; summer seasonal premium
- What is the INCI / JSCI labeling name for Ha-shōga (Leaf Ginger)?
- JSCI: 葉しょうが
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References
- 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Standard Tables of Food Composition — 葉しょうが
Last updated: 2026-04-28. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.