Message from the President|JFC JAPAN

Naohiro Takahashi, President and Representative Director

Message from the President

Sharing Diverse Japanese Cuisine with the World

In the past, sushi and tempura were synonymous with Japanese food abroad, but now a much wider variety of Japanese food is beloved worldwide.
Thanks to a surge in inbound tourism and the global popularity of Japanese pop culture like anime and manga, foods from ramen and onigiri to everyday izakaya food and sake are enjoyed on a global level.
Going beyond traditional dishes, Japan's uniquely evolved yoshoku (Western-style dishes) and yogashi (Japanese sweets) are also capturing the world's attention.
Celebrated for their exquisite taste, delicate flavors, and visual beauty, these culinary innovations are seeing rapid expansion overseas.

As a result, the global appreciation for Japanese cuisine has reached unprecedented heights, and the market continues to grow.

Forging the Future: Japanese Food Culture Meets FoodTech

At the heart of this global expansion is the rich, centuries-old foundation of traditional Japanese food culture.
But equally vital is the advanced food technology that makes it possible to share this culture with the rest of the world.
Japan’s cutting-edge freezing and logistics technologies dramatically extend freshness, allowing us to deliver the "authentic taste of Japan" to local markets overseas—something that was once incredibly difficult to achieve.
By combining these advanced technologies with traditional craftsmanship and the uncompromising dedication (kodawari) of our producers, we will continue bringing new value and exciting choices to dining tables around the globe.

Entrust Us with the Export of Japanese Food

JFC Japan’s story began in the early 1900s as the Tokyo branch of the Pacific Trading Company (now JFC International Inc.), a US corporation established to provide Japanese immigrants in America with ingredients from home.
Over a century later, we have grown into a vital global bridge, exporting premium food products from Japan and across Asia to the rest of the world.
Rooted in our corporate philosophy of "reliable products and attentive services," we are working harder than ever to maximize the potential of Japanese food culture, always prioritizing food safety and reliability.
We are fully committed to bringing exceptional, inspiring culinary experiences to the global market, helping Japanese cuisine take root as a true global standard.
As we look to the future, our entire team remains united in this mission, and we deeply appreciate your continued partnership and support.