VEGETABLES

GARLIC CHIVES (NIRA)

Kochi is Japan's largest producer of garlic chives, or nira, which add a delicate garlic aroma to Japanese and Chinese dishes.

KOCHI SPECIALS

Garlic chives, or nira, resemble long, green blades of grass and carry a faint aroma of garlic. They are a popular ingredient in Japanese and Chinese cuisine, adding a taste similar to fresh garlic without overpowering other flavors. Kochi is Japan’s largest producer of garlic chives, thanks to the warm, mild climate. Locally-developed permeable plastic packaging keeps the garlic chives in their just-picked state for longer, allowing for fresh delivery around the world.

OTHER FRESH PRODUCTS

JAPANESE EGGPLANTS

Try the mild flavor and firm flesh of Kochi's "Tosa nasu" variety of eggplants, which are ideal for simmering and frying.

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SHISHITO PEPPERS

Shishito are small green peppers, with a mildly spicy and subtly bitter taste, perfect for grilling.

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GINGER

Kochi is known for its mellow ginger, which is grown along the Shimanto, Monobe, and Nioyodo rivers.

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JAPANESE GREEN BELL PEPPERS

Kochi's small green peppers, called "piman", are mild and slightly sweet. Enjoy them raw or in a cooked dish.

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WHAT'S NEXT

We have sales offices around the world to help you connect with Kochi’s excellent products. For more information about Kochi products and for business enquiries, please complete an enquiry form. We will contact you from your nearest overseas office, or from Japan.