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In February 2019, we went to the North Island of New Zealand and visited 5 apiaries. We contracted with Mana Kai and are going to sell our own “Awanui” brand with Kobe Apiary in the Japanese market. The Manuka tree grows only in New Zealand. It is highly bactericidal and is especially good for the respiratory and digestive systems. The higher the percentage of nectar from the manuka flower (means less nectar from other flowers), the more effective it is and the higher the price. For this reason, the honey is harvested by helicopter to remote, roadless mountains. And the …

We have launched a crowdfunding campaign for Smart Wine Aerator “AVEINE” on Makuake. AVEINE let you know the best aeration level for each wine by simply scanning the wine label with the smartphone app. The app then connects via Bluetooth to set the aerator and instantly adds oxygen to the wine as it pours. Smart Wine Aerator – Makuake

We have launched XROUND HEAR on Makuake today. We sell HEAR in the Japanese market under an exclusive distribution agreement with Taiwan’s XROUND. HEAR does not just make ambient sound louder but also measures hearing with an app and optimizes it through audiograms tailored to the user’s needs. XROUND HEAR project – Makuake

Manuka Honey is selling well. Following on from the ManaKai “Awanui” brands, we have started importing “Haddrell’s and Cambridge” brands. The first shipment arrived at the end of last year, and today I visited Tsuruga city in Fukui prefecture to check the delivery of the second shipment. Thankful to Haddrell’s, the honey packed very well, and there was no damage. We expect the third delivery next week and the fourth delivery next month. This Haddrell’s Manuka Honey sells on the “Sono Shokuan” in Rakuten online mall.

We are importing and wholesaling Awanui brand Manuka honey to Kobe Beekeepers from 2019. Kobe Beekeepews opened on October 11, 2018, in Kobe city. The store sells honey-related products, has a cafe, and a bakery where you can pick up freshly baked bread and eat it on the terrace. Baked goods sales and a BBQ corner are also available on the premises. They used to sell only 250g jars of Awanui Manuka Honey but last month started to sell 500g ones as well. As repeaters increase, more and more people are asking for the 500g ones. The photos below the …