Bunzo

This is a salt onigiri made with Zakkoku rice onigiri from Bunzo. Although there are many types of Hokkaido rice, the highest peak is called Nanatsuboshi. We directly source this low-pesticide rice from Hokkaido. We cook this premium Japanese brand rice together with a blend of domestic organic grains using direct fire from a gas kettle to make it fluffy and chewy. This additive-free mixed grain rice, made with only domestic organic grains, has a straightforward taste that brings out the flavor and sweetness as you chew. On the other hand, the downside of being additive-free is that the rice hardens over time. But Bunzo believes that this is the true appearance of honest rice. We carefully make these proud mixed grain rice balls with love, sprinkle salt, and wrap them in seaweed to make salt onigiri. This simple onigiri allows you to fully enjoy the straight deliciousness of rice, mixed grains, and seaweed. It is an onigiri loved by everyone from children to the elderly.

This is a green onion miso rice ball from Bunzo. It uses a flavorful green onion miso made by combining aged natural brewed miso with chopped green onions, bonito flakes, soy sauce, and sugar. The rice miso, with a taste reminiscent of a resolute and taciturn samurai, is enhanced by the fresh aroma of the green onions like that of a young warrior, the elegant and dignified bonito flakes supporting the overall green onion miso with their meticulous umami. These elements give the humble flavor of mixed grain rice a majestic presence embodying the power of the earth. With each bite of this green onion miso rice ball, the vibrant taste and aroma of the green onion miso spread in your mouth, deepening into a rich and mellow deliciousness as the flavors of the mixed grain rice and miso intertwine, leading to a satisfyingly rich aftertaste that beckons for another bite. It is a deliciousness that will make you want to eat more.

This is a shiso leaf onigiri from Bunzo, made with red pepper. The tender and fragrant young leaves and small red pepper fruits picked before they fully mature are cooked softly with a seasoning of bonito flakes, kombu dashi, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The shiso leaf with red pepper tsukudani is a moist and flavorful dish that is refreshing and rich in umami. The deep aroma and umami that have been simmered carefully intertwine with the texture and flavor of mixed grain rice, with a hint of a slightly bitter taste reminiscent of dried leaves, and finally a pleasantly spicy kick that will stimulate your appetite one after another, making you want to have more. Enjoy this unique flavor experience.

The filling of the Zakkoku-mai rice onigiri from Bunzo is made with genuine pickled mustard greens, using soft leaves of Kyushu-grown mustard greens cultivated without pesticides, marinated with salt and turmeric without any additives or chemical seasonings. The mellow acidity and umami carefully brewed through lactic acid fermentation and long-term aging are completely different from the commercially available mustard green-style pickles occasionally seen in the corner of bento boxes in terms of origin and quality. There is no bitterness or discomfort derived from additives, nor any artificial taste from chemical seasonings. The Bunzo pickled mustard greens onigiri, featuring the pickled mustard greens exuding a dignified and refined appearance, offers a nostalgic taste where the acidity, umami, and crispy texture harmonize well with the flavor of mixed grain rice. With just one bite, you can feel the lyrical essence of the fertile and vigorous land of Kyushu faintly emerging in your mind, making it a poetic dish.

This is a Aotou Miso rice ball from Bunzo, made with whole grain rice. The filling consists of Shinshu miso, fermented in wooden barrels, mixed with finely chopped domestic high-quality Aotou chili peppers, creating a special Aotou chili pepper miso from Nagano Prefecture. When combined with the flavorful whole grain rice from Bunzo, the umami produced by Shinshu miso adds depth to the flavor of the whole grain rice, while the refreshing spiciness of the Aotou chili peppers enhances the umami of the miso and rice, releasing a spread of flavors that seem to soar to the sky. The taste is so unforgettable, reminiscent of the sudden appearance of a spatial form right before your eyes. This is the deliciousness of Bunzo's Aotou Miso rice ball.

Mixed grain rice ball Dendera Miso rice ball at Bunzo. Do you know Dendera Miso? It is a mysterious sweet miso that is hardly hit even if you search the internet. The sweet and beautiful taste and aroma are extremely high-quality, different from the ordinary miso. It has a splendid taste that does not match its simple appearance. When you take a bite of this mixed grain rice ball, you will be amazed by its rich flavor and lingering aftertaste. Probably, you can only taste Dendera Miso rice ball at Bunzo in Tokyo. Rice ball fillings should not be just salty. Bunzo proposes delicious sweet miso rice balls with Dendera Miso.

This is a rice ball with mixed grains, made by Bunzo. The filling is a traditional okaka made with domestically produced bonito flakes cooked in soy sauce and kelp broth for a rich flavor. It is sprinkled with a little bit of sesame for accent. Since no artificial seasonings are used, you can enjoy a straightforward flavor and umami without any unpleasant aftertaste. There is also no discomfort or bitterness derived from additives. The good aroma of soy sauce and the deliciousness of okaka blend exquisitely, and it pairs well with the warm mixed grain rice with its moist texture. That's why it's so delicious! Because it is a classic rice ball that has been loved since ancient times, we want to deliver deliciousness to everyone with honest work. That is the sentiment behind Bunzo's okaka rice ball.

This is a Shirasu Cheese Onigiri from Zakkoku Rice Onigiri Bunzo. It uses natural domestic kettle-boiled shirasu and domestic cheese. In shirasu production, freshness is important, but removing impurities is also crucial. Just-caught shirasu from the sea inevitably contains seaweed, small shrimp, algae debris, and other impurities, so they are thoroughly washed first. The key is to wash them multiple times. After thorough washing, they are kettle-boiled, and once boiled, the impurities are blown away with a blower, and then carefully removed by skilled craftsmen. It is only then that they are finally completed. When you consider the precious value that cannot be estimated from the store price, which is the result of carefully finishing the domestic shirasu that plays an exquisite harmony with cheese and mixed grain rice, you may feel deeply moved by the profound taste of the onigiri, which makes you feel as if your heart is being touched. Shirasu Cheese Onigiri may be such an onigiri. Please enjoy it.

This is a ginger okaka onigiri from Zakkoku-mai Onigiri Bunzo. It uses delicious ginger okaka cooked with carefully selected finely chopped ginger as a base, mixed with Yaizu-produced bonito flakes and plenty of sesame seeds, and flavored richly with soy sauce, sugar, and dashi. The dignified and elegant style of soy sauce okaka with a deep umami flavor, combined with the refreshing aroma of ginger that exudes a lively charm. These elements enhance the serious flavor and texture of the mixed grain rice, giving it a special elegance, spreading rich flavors in the mouth, gradually merging into a harmonious whole, and eventually becoming a lingering fragrance that passes through the throat and out through the nose. Please enjoy.

Cheese Okaka onigiri from Bunkura's multigrain rice onigiri. Bunkura's pride and joy. The selection of cheese for the okaka used in the onigiri is crucial, as a mistake can result in a strange taste. As everyone knows, okaka and cheese are a popular snack these days. Cheese and rice are a great combination, as seen in dishes like risotto. While each pair individually works well together, combining all three can be surprisingly tricky. Bunkura went through a lot of trial and error before finally finding the right combination. The flavor is a perfect blend of Japanese and Western influences. The umami and aroma of soy sauce okaka, combined with the smooth and creamy richness of cheese, beautifully intertwine in the multigrain rice, creating a delightful harmony. Please enjoy.

This is a kombu rice ball from Zakkoku-mai Onigiri Bunzo. The filling is made with carefully selected Hokkaido-produced kombu and authentic brewed soy sauce, cooked slowly to be fluffy and tender, resulting in a superbly flavored kombu tsukudani. The goodness of the ingredients shines through in this straightforward kombu, which pairs well with the flavorful mixed grain rice cooked over an open flame in a gas pot. Kombu onigiri, beloved by children and the elderly alike for generations, has a delicious and nostalgic taste. As this classic onigiri reflects the quality of one's work directly, it is made sincerely and simply, binding rice with the single-minded pursuit of deliciousness. For onigiri shops, kombu onigiri is a mirror that reflects their own sincerity.

A rice ball made with mixed grain rice from Bunzo, filled with chicken soboro seasoned with yuzu kosho. The yuzu pepper is additive-free and sourced from Oita, while the chicken meat is made from domestically produced young chicken thighs. The refreshing aroma of yuzu and the rich umami of the meat come from using quality ingredients. The spiciness of green chili peppers stimulates the appetite. Encased in Bunzo's chewy mixed grain rice, the exquisite chicken soboro stands out, creating a deep and flavorful taste that will make you want to have another bite. This is a popular and delicious dish at Bunzo.

Mixed grain rice ball Umeboshi by Bunzo uses very high-quality pickled plums. Grown without pesticides and chemical fertilizers, the Nankou Ume plums from Wakayama Prefecture are harvested in the green plum stage and pickled using only shiso and salt (Shima Maasu) without using food additives, following the traditional method*. Please enjoy the acidity and umami unique to the premium pickled plums made with organic ingredients and authentic methods in Bunzo's mixed grain rice ball. *In recent years, many of the 'pickled plums' commonly sold in supermarkets are 'seasoned pickled plums'. Since the traditional pickled plums have a different method of production, the taste, nutrients, sterilization effect, and shelf life are different.

This is a Yakiniku onigiri from Bunzo. The meat used is domestic Wagyu beef, and the Yakiniku sauce is based on soy sauce, combined with mirin, sugar, sake, and sesame oil, giving depth with aromatic vegetables and fruits. The hearty umami of the meat juice that spreads out from the chewy mixed grain rice onigiri, the sensual aroma of the grilled meat, and the rich and deep Yakiniku sauce with a refreshing yet rich flavor intertwine exquisitely, creating a majestic and primal pleasure that springs from the depths of the soul brought by the trinity of the meat, sauce, and rice. When you take a bite, the hidden wild nature within you is awakened, vitality surges through your body, your blood boils, your flesh dances, and you feel like you might let out a roar towards the sky, such is the experience. Meat truly is a wonderful thing.

Jako Ume rice ball at Bunzo is a harmonious blend of various traditional Japanese ingredients, creating a symphony of flavors. The core ingredients of dried baby sardines and crispy pickled plum present a magnificent and powerful theme, while sesame seeds, sakura shrimp, wakame, and 11 other supporting ingredients each contribute their unique flavors to add an elegant and diverse touch to the overall composition. Paired perfectly with chewy mixed grain rice, each bite bursts with deliciousness in your mouth. This is a popular masterpiece at Bunzo.

This is the Tuna Mayo Onigiri from Bunzo, made with multigrain rice. If we trace back the lineage of innovative onigiri, it is undeniable that the pioneer is Tuna Mayo. Bunzo has elevated the Tuna Mayo, which opened up a new horizon in the once old-fashioned world of onigiri, with its own interpretation. It is a secret hidden flavor. The Bunzo-style Tuna Mayo, made by mixing the tuna preserved in oil, which is plumply cooked to condense the umami, with a special mayonnaise seasoned with a secret hidden flavor after thoroughly removing the moisture and oil, is truly exquisite in flavor. When you taste it in multigrain rice onigiri, the rich umami and depth of Tuna Mayo blend harmoniously with the flavor of multigrain rice, creating an indescribably wonderful deliciousness that spreads in your mouth. Please enjoy.

The salmon onigiri from Bunzo uses Hokkaido natural chum salmon. The chum salmon, carefully grilled in-house, has a vibrant red color with a deep umami flavor and richness, as well as a hint of sweetness. The fat content is moderate, with an elegant aroma and no fishy smell like pink salmon. Please enjoy the exceptional taste and aroma unique to chum salmon in Bunzo's mixed grain rice onigiri. *We do not use pre-made flakes, but instead use grilled fillets that we prepare ourselves. While we take care to remove bones, as it is handmade, there may be rare cases where small bones remain. Thank you for your understanding.

This is a salmon mayo onigiri made with mixed grain rice from Bunzo. Bunzo does not cut corners just because it's a mayo-based onigiri. The salmon used is a luxurious hand-pulled Hokkaido natural red salmon, similar to the red salmon onigiri. By using a rich and flavorful salmon, it does not lose to the taste of mayonnaise, and the salmon and mayo complement each other's umami. That's why it's delicious. Furthermore, the richness and umami of this salmon mayo perfectly intertwine with the deliciousness of the plump and chewy mixed grain rice, elevating the overall flavor of the onigiri. That's why it's incredibly delicious! Please try it once. It will definitely become addictive.

Zakkoku-mai onigiri from Bunzo. Bunzo's tarako onigiri uses fresh, matured tarako, giving it a fresh texture with bursting particles. Each grain is filled with a definite umami that spreads throughout the mouth with each bite. The deep aroma that escapes the nose with each chew. The chewy zakkoku rice and the bumpy tarako blend together firmly, creating a rich and powerful flavor. This vivid and rich deliciousness! Tarko really goes well with onigiri after all.

This is a Taramayo onigiri from Fumikura, made with mixed grain rice. Even though Fumikura is known for its mayonnaise-based dishes, they spare no effort in making this one. The filling is made with plenty of hand-picked tarako, with the skin removed just like in the tarako onigiri. By mixing high-quality tarako with mayonnaise, they create a rich and flavorful Taramayo. The warm mixed grain rice that gently wraps around it adds an indescribable aroma and texture. The harmonious blend of rice and Taramayo creates a sensually delicious taste that can transport people to a state of bliss. Taramayo is the most popular among mayonnaise-based dishes, loved by both adults and children. It's delicious!

This is a Mentaiko onigiri made with mixed grain rice from Bunzo. We carefully marinate the fresh and well-aged cod roe from Hokkaido in a spicy seasoning sauce that originated in Hakata. We source the delicious and spicy mentaiko from Tsukiji. American and Russian cod roe tend to lose their flavor and texture due to pre-import freezing on ships, whereas domestically processed cod roe, transported at ice temperature from the fishing grounds to the processing plant without freezing, shows a clear and distinct difference in flavor and texture when compared side by side. The spicy seasoning sauce is not only about spiciness but also about umami and richness. Products without this attention to detail end up being just spicy cod roe. By marinating in high-quality spicy seasoning sauce, we achieve a rich and deep spiciness with umami and richness. This deliciously spicy and chewy Mentaiko pairs well with flavorful and chewy mixed grain rice, complementing each other's deliciousness perfectly. Try Bunzo's Mentaiko Onigiri once, you won't regret it.

This is a Spicy Cod Roe Mayonnaise Rice Ball from Zakkoku Rice Onigiri Bunzo. It uses the same spicy cod roe as the spicy cod roe rice ball. The delicious and high-quality spicy cod roe is further enhanced by mixing it with mayonnaise. The shiny and flavorful mixed grain rice is excellent in flavor and texture. When the perfect match of these two come together in one rice ball, there is no blind spot in the deliciousness of the Spicy Cod Roe Mayonnaise Rice Ball!! It becomes an outstanding rice ball that cannot be estimated from the individual impressions of each ingredient. The most recommended Spicy Cod Roe Mayonnaise among the mayonnaise series. Spicy and adult-flavored Spicy Cod Roe Mayonnaise. It will become addictive.