At a glance
- Japanese name
- 井上天極堂
- Established
- 1870
- Location
- Gose (Yoshino), Nara
- English support
- Inquire via operator
- Export experience
- Inquire via operator
- Website
- www.kudzu.co.jp
Editor's scoring
Overall 7/25 (28%)
- English supportMinimal
- Export experienceMinimal
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
155-year-old Yoshino kudzu specialty producer. Labor-intensive 10-rinse spring water process, only 100g per 1kg of root yield. Traditional kudzu sweet shop operation.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material2 suppliers
Kudzu Starch
葛粉
Kudzu starch is extracted from the thick tuberous root of Pueraria montana. Traditional Japanese production (吉野晒し) involves repeated water-washing of crushed roots over several weeks. Yoshino (Nara) and Akizuki (Fukuoka) are historic production centers; pure Yoshino-kuzu is a premium category with centuries-long continuous production.
Yoshino (Nara), Akizuki (Fukuoka) +2MOQ 20–50 kg
How to talk to Inoue Tenkyokudo
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✗ Not available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Not standard — overseas meetings via OEM JAPAN's operator team
- Languages
- Japanese
- Preferred first contact
- Email via OEM JAPAN inquiry form with company profile, target market, and indicative volume
Information based on public sources, manufacturer verification pending
FAQ about Inoue Tenkyokudo
Q. What does Inoue Tenkyokudo produce?
Inoue Tenkyokudo is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Kudzu Starch.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Inoue Tenkyokudo official site
Q. Where is Inoue Tenkyokudo located, and how does that affect shipping?
Inoue Tenkyokudo is based in Gose (Yoshino), Nara, Japan (established 1870). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Inoue Tenkyokudo support overseas buyers in English?
Inoue Tenkyokudo primarily operates in Japanese. OEM JAPAN's operator team handles inquiry translation, specification documentation, and ongoing communication on behalf of overseas buyers — no Japanese language capability required from your side.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Inoue Tenkyokudo?
Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Inoue Tenkyokudo on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-04-23