At a glance
- Japanese name
- 中川政七商店
- Location
- Nara, Nara
- English support
- Available
- Export experience
- Asia, US
- Website
- www.nakagawa-masashichi.jp
Editor's scoring
Overall 12/25 (48%)
- English supportStrong
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthMinimal
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Heritage craft retailer leveraging the brand value of Japan's three great forests. Develops products using leftover wood and sawdust.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material8 suppliers
Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Essential Oil
ヒノキ精油
Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a coniferous tree endemic to Japan and Taiwan, famous for use in Shinto shrine construction and onsen bath fittings. The essential oil is steam-distilled from hinoki wood, leaves, or twigs. Dominant compounds include hinokitiol, α-pinene, and sesquiterpenes. Distinct from hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata).
Kiso (Nagano), Tōno (Iwate) +1MOQ 5–20 L (oil), 50–100 L (hydrosol) - GlossaryRaw material3 suppliers
Kuromoji / Lindera Umbellata
黒文字
Kuromoji (Lindera umbellata) is a deciduous shrub in the Lauraceae family, native to Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu mountain forests. Traditionally used for tea-ceremony toothpicks and premium wagashi picks. Steam-distilled essential oil offers a fresh, citrusy-woody profile with major components linalool, 1,8-cineole, α/β-pinene. Positions as a uniquely Japanese alternative to hinoki with satoyama sustainability credentials.
Gifu, Nagano +4MOQ 100 ml – 1 L essential oil; 1–10 kg dried
Track record
Client types served
- North American supplement and beauty brands
- Asia-Pacific exporters and distributors
How to talk to Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
- Email inquiry
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (Japan hours)
- ✓ Available
- Video meeting (EU hours)
- ✗ Not available
- Video meeting (US hours)
- ✓ Available
- In-person at their facility (Japan)
- ✓ By appointment
- Overseas in-person
- Conditional — major exhibitions (in-cosmetics, Cosmoprof, FOODEX) and select trade missions
- Languages
- English, 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 Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
Q. What does Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten produce?
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is listed on this platform with 3 ingredients for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include cosmetic raw materials. Examples include Aomori Hiba, Hinoki (Japanese Cypress) Essential Oil, and Kuromoji / Lindera Umbellata.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten official site
Q. Where is Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten located, and how does that affect shipping?
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is based in Nara, Nara, 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 Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten support overseas buyers in English?
Yes. Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is set up to communicate with overseas buyers in English. Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten have?
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten 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, US).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten?
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 Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten 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