VISON Beautiful Village in TAKIVISON Beautiful Village in TAKI

"Established in 1871, Okui Kaiseido is veteran kelp specialty store with a history of over 150 years. For more than 100 of those, it has supplied Daihonzan Eiheiji Temple. Okui Kaiseido’s VISON shop has a kelp storehouse open to view that’s similar to the one at its main location, where natural kelp from Rishiri Island is stored and aged.
Kelp is one of the main ingredients in dashi stock, which is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. In recent years, it has become popular among Western chefs too, and its umami is having an influence on cuisine around the world. The store handles a wide variety of domestically produced kelp that is popular with household cooks and chefs alike. Their products make highly appreciated gifts for various occasions."