"Made in Yokohama" - A variety of products that started in Yokohama along with the opening of Yokohama Port.

June 2nd is Yokohama Port Opening Anniversary. This commemorates the opening of Yokohama Port on June 2, 1859, 162 years ago, based on treaties concluded with various countries. Incidentally, did you know that Yokohama Port was not originally intended to be opened to foreign trade? Initially, the shogunate designated Kanagawa Port (near Honcho, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City) as the port to be opened to foreign trade, but due to various circumstances, it was hastily changed to Yokohama Village (near Kannai, Naka Ward, Yokohama City). This differed from what was written in the treaty, and it seems that foreign countries opposed it, but the shogunate's explanation that Yokohama Port was part of Kanagawa Port was accepted. In any case, the current Osanbashi Pier and other iconic Yokohama spots took their original forms in this way. Since then, as you know, Yokohama has developed into Japan's largest port city with a rich international character.

Yokohama is home to many products that are said to have originated there.
Many products, including soap, cider, beer, curry, Neapolitan spaghetti, and ketchup, are said to have originated in Yokohama (including some that were first successfully manufactured in Japan).

Today, I'll introduce something that's said to have originated in Yokohama.
Export Co., Ltd. sells a variety of design goods and original foods based on Yokohama's intelligence, quality, and humor, drawing inspiration from each individual story. At "Akarenga Depot," operated by Export, you'll find a wide array of products originating from Yokohama.

Eligible for the "Isoemon SAVON" soap campaign.
The first person to successfully make soap in Japan was a man named Isoemon Tsutsumi from Yokohama. This product faithfully reproduces the soap mold and even the relief carvings from that soap, which is housed in the Yokohama Port Opening Museum. The packaging is said to have been designed using the original label from the Tsutsumi family's collection. You can enjoy the cutting-edge design of the time and the nostalgic scent.

Yokohama Ale (beer)
This beer is a modern recreation of the "Pale Ale," the most popular British-style beer in the foreign settlement when Yokohama Port first opened. It boasts a fruity aroma and rich flavor, thanks to the characteristics of top fermentation.
Yokohama Port Cider
This cider also originated in Yokohama. It's a nostalgic cider made using the traditional method of dissolving sugar in water for sweetness. The label features a blue circle motif, representing Yokohama's color, and the dots are visible even from the back of the bottle. The cool design enhances the refreshing, fizzy taste. (The photo shows the Blue Dal version.)

Yokohama King Curry Perri
Curry is said to have arrived in Japan from England in the early Meiji era. Western-style restaurants in Yokohama were quick to add it to their menus and serve it to the public. Yokohama Curry is based on the taste of those Western-style restaurants. Not only is the taste excellent, but the "Perli" package released to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama Port is incredibly impactful, making it a masterpiece that delights both the eyes and the palate.

ketchup
Tomato ketchup also originated in Yokohama. The "Shimizuya Tomato Ketchup," developed by Yosuke Shimizu in 1903, marked the beginning of domestically produced ketchup in Japan. This original ketchup was revived in 2007. Based on the original recipe (procedure manual), the taste of that time was faithfully reproduced.
Yokohama Napolitan
Neapolitan spaghetti also originated in Yokohama. Using "Shimizuya Tomato Ketchup," Japan's first domestically produced ketchup, it's a masterpiece with an exquisite balance of acidity and richness.

Yokohama Café
It is said that the first place in Japan to serve coffee was the Royal British Hotel, which opened in Yokohama. Perhaps because of this environment, coffee manufacturers such as Key Coffee, Caravan Coffee, and Sanbon Coffee originated in Yokohama. Developed in collaboration with Sanbon Coffee, this blend aims to carry on the culture of the cafes that opened in the foreign settlement in the 1860s. Two varieties are available: the slightly bitter "Rich Blend" and the mildly flavored "Mild Blend."

 
 
In addition, the shop's popularity stems from its humorous and stylishly designed products that evoke the image of Yokohama. Let me introduce just a few of the many items they offer.

Yokohama Chocolate "Red Shoes"
These red shoes, too pretty to eat and more like a decorative item, are actually made of chocolate. Apparently, they've become a popular souvenir.

Yokohama Caramel
Even that caramel candy has been transformed into a Yokohama version. The dice come in two versions: one featuring Yokohama icons such as the Landmark Tower, cruise ships, tugboats, and the Bay Bridge, and another featuring the Zoorasia aquarium.

Yokohama Oh! What's this! Red box
These collaborative rice crackers with Minoya Arare Seizo Honpo, a long-established rice cracker manufacturer in Yokohama, feature Neapolitan-flavored rice crackers made with Shimizuya ketchup, rice crackers made with Yokohama-grown komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), and spicy rice crackers that pair perfectly with Yokohama beer—all with Yokohama flavor.

Blue Dal Chocolate
Even the familiar marble chocolates are now available in a unique Yokohama blue. The design features "Bluedal," a popular character born in Yokohama.

Mask Seal [Aroma Power] Campaign Eligible
This product, featuring a "Blue Dal" design on the packaging, is actually a sticker for face masks. These stickers are infused with natural essential oils, making mask-wearing more comfortable.

Things that originated in Yokohama, things that embody the essence of Yokohama.
Export Co., Ltd.'s products are filled with love for Yokohama and the charm of Yokohama.
If you're ever in Yokohama, why not stop by?

Export Homepage : http://www.xport.jp/
Online shop : http://www.madeinyokohama.jp

*This campaign has ended.