At a glance
- Japanese name
- JA おきなわ
- Location
- Naha (HQ), Ogimi (branch), Okinawa
- English support
- Inquire via operator
- Export experience
- Asia
- Website
- www.ja-okinawa.or.jp
Editor's scoring
Overall 9/25 (36%)
- English supportMinimal
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Okinawa Prefecture Agricultural Cooperative. Ogimi Village is the largest shikuwasa production area. Uses MAFF centralized export certification issuance.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material2 suppliers
Umibudō (Sea Grapes)
海ぶどう
Edible green algae from Okinawan and Southeast Asian waters, characterised by its distinctive 'caviar of the sea' bubble texture from saline-filled vesicles. Okinawan production is concentrated in Onna, Itoman, and Kume Island. Live shipping in saline solution is standard for premium grades; freeze-dried and lightly-salted formats serve export markets. Marketed for export within Okinawa-longevity supplements positioning and as a luxury salad / sashimi garnish in upscale Asian and Western fine-dining.
Okinawa (Onna, Itoman, Kume Island)MOQ 50–200 packs (50–100g each); 5–25 kg bulk fresh / freeze-dried
Track record
Client types served
- Asia-Pacific exporters and distributors
How to talk to JA Okinawa
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✗ Not available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- 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 JA Okinawa
Q. What does JA Okinawa produce?
JA Okinawa is listed on this platform with 4 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include beverage ingredients and okinawan longevity ingredients. Examples include Shikuwasa (Citrus depressa), Umibudō (Sea Grapes), and Awamori Distillation Extract.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- JA Okinawa official site
Q. Where is JA Okinawa located, and how does that affect shipping?
JA Okinawa is based in Naha (HQ), Ogimi (branch), Okinawa, Japan. 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 JA Okinawa support overseas buyers in English?
JA Okinawa 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 certifications and export experience does JA Okinawa have?
JA Okinawa has not registered specific third-party certifications on this platform — request COA, GMP statement, and ISO documentation directly via the inquiry form. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Asia).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for JA Okinawa?
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 JA Okinawa 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