Okame Natto / Okame Tofu - Takano Foods

Takano Foods' origin goes back to 1932 to "Takano Shoten," which started natto manufacturing in Ibaraki Prefecture. From the era of strict postwar food conditions — engaging in natto making with the thought of wanting to deliver natto — familiar to common people as a protein source — in tastier and safer form. After that, changing the company name to "Okame Natto Honpo" and then "Takano Foods Co., Ltd." — and the "Okame Natto" brand continuing today was nurtured.

What has been cherished as the starting point of natto making is commitment to raw soybeans. Annually ordering many varieties of soybeans from Japan and abroad — finely analyzing appearance, moisture content, and balance of protein and sugar — carefully selecting only soybeans optimal for "Okame Natto" and "Okame Tofu." By blending multiple varieties — realizing stable texture and flavor. Also engaging in soybean variety improvement and contract cultivation for future raw material securing.

The product field isn't limited to just natto. Leveraging soybean processing techniques cultivated in natto making — developing into the tofu and abura-age series like "Kinu Bijin," frozen tofu, and deli items. Furthermore, also developing products responding to rising health orientation — like the functional foods labeling product "Sugoi Natto S-903" focused on the power of natto bacteria, and "Sugoi Natto Gold" combined with plasma lactic acid bacteria sauce.

On the safe and reassuring manufacturing front — strict quality management system from raw material receipt through manufacturing to shipping — obtaining the international food safety management system "FSSC22000" certification at major factories. Through thorough hygiene management and traceability — daily improvement so products with the "Okame mark" can be chosen with peace of mind.

In recent years, also strengthening web information sharing — like corporate sites, "Know and Enjoy" content, and virtual factory tours. Through natto, tofu, and soybean nutrition information, trivia, and child-oriented "Children's Research Lab" — providing content useful for food education and independent research. Going forward, Takano Foods — through "Okame Natto" and "Okame Tofu" — will remain a partner supporting Japanese dining tables and health.

Founded over 90 years ago — a natto and tofu maker familiar through "Okame Natto"

Since founding in 1932 in Ibaraki Prefecture as "Takano Shoten" centered on natto manufacturing — Takano Foods has walked devoted to natto and tofu making. Currently with "Okame Natto" and "Okame Tofu" as flagship brands — supplying products nationwide from factories and sales bases across Japan. In addition to long-beloved classic products like extra-small grain Mini 3 and Kinu Bijin — also continuously producing new products matched to era needs.

Committed to raw soybeans and fermentation — continuing to seek "the best soybeans"

Takano Foods' product making starts with selecting soybeans — the raw material for natto and tofu. Annually examining over 50 varieties of soybeans — discerning grain size, flavor, and stickiness — "carefully selecting only good beans." By blending multiple varieties — even with raw material differences year by year, devising to maintain the usual deliciousness. Also engaging in variety improvement and breeding of soybeans suitable for natto bacteria and tofu — aiming for long-term stable securing of high-quality soybeans.

A diverse product lineup that accompanies life — from natto, tofu, to deli items

Widely developing natto products choose-able by use and preference — by grain size difference (extra-small, small, large, hikiwari), by easy-to-use container forms (Mini 3 pack, cup), and types like odor-suppressed and domestic soybean series. Furthermore, tofu like Kinu Bijin, plus abura-age, frozen tofu, and health-oriented deli items and functional foods labeling products — a lineup that can be proposed from daily dining to gifts is assembled.

Expanding brand experience through factory tours, the Natto Museum, and the official EC "Okame Honpo"

At Kasama City's "Takano Foods Nattoku! Factory" — through natto factory tours, photo spots, and the direct sales store "Nattoku! Market" — you can experience the natto-making site. Also attached on the head office grounds — the "Natto Museum" introducing natto history and culture, plus the direct sales store "Okame Honpo." On the official online shop "Okame Honpo" — delivering products unique to Takano Foods nationwide — like Sugoi Natto S-903, gift sets, and frozen tofu sets.