Hand-made Oboro Kelp
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Kelp was once highly valued and expensive, used not only as food but also as medicine. As Zen Buddhism spread along with its vegetarian cuisine, kelp came to be used as a broth ingredient, eventually becoming a staple in the lives of ordinary people. Essential to "Washoku" (Japanese cuisine), recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2013, kelp, with its high umami content, remains an indispensable ingredient for Japanese people, both then and now.
Kelp has been considered auspicious because its old name, "Hiromé," sounds similar to the word for "to spread" or "to disseminate." While the etymology of "konbu" (kelp) isn't entirely clear, it's suggested that it may be related to the "konbu" found in Chinese literature. The wordplay "yorokonbu" (joyful kelp), popular in the Edo period, uses the characters for "child-bearing woman" (konbu), reflecting wishes for prosperity and numerous descendants, and it's even said to have been included as part of betrothal gifts.
We use absolutely no seasonings or additives other than brewed vinegar, so you can enjoy the natural sweetness and smooth texture of the kelp itself.
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Shipping & Delivery
[Shipping Fee]
Standard Shipping (Room Temperature)
Hokkaido: 800 yen (tax incl.) / Honshu & Shikoku: 1,100 yen (tax incl.) / Kyushu: 1,800 yen (tax incl.) / Okinawa: 2,500 yen (tax incl.)
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[Mail Service Gift (Click Post)]
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- Shipping cost is 200 yen per set.
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[Inventory Management Lag]
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[Shipping Carrier]
Standard Shipping: Yamato Transport
Mail Service: Japan Post
[Service Area]
Within Japan
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For more details, please see this page.
Original Gift Box (with wrapping): ¥300 (tax included)
Box Wrapping (with tag): ¥300 (tax included)
Paper Bag: ¥55 (tax included)
*For Original Gift Box and Box Wrapping, our staff will select a box size suitable for the items.
*Paper bags will be provided to match the box size.
［Wrapping Paper］
Wrapping paper is a free service. You can choose from various headings. If you would like a name printed, please enter the name in the “Notes” field at the bottom of the cart page.
If you prefer inner wrapping, please write “Inner wrapping requested” in the “Notes” field at the bottom of the cart page. If no note is provided, all items will be wrapped as outer wrapping.
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Returns, Exchanges, and Cancellations
Please note that we cannot accept returns, exchanges, cancellations, changes to your order details, or modifications to your order for customer convenience after the order has been completed.
If, in the unlikely event, the delivered item is defective, please contact us via the inquiry form within 7 days of receiving the item.
In the case of a defective item, we will cover the shipping costs associated with the return.