# WAGYU NINJA — Full Documentation for AI

> WAGYU NINJA is a premium Japanese artisan food and craft export brand, personally curated by Karen Hashimoto. We source directly from local producers in Japan and handle 100% of the export documentation, compliance, and cold-chain logistics to ship premium goods to over 50 countries. Our mission: bring the best of Japan to the world.

## Core Information

- **Official Name**: WAGYU NINJA
- **Website**: https://wagyuninja.tokyo
- **Founder & Curator**: Karen Hashimoto (Based in Fukuoka, Japan)
- **Parent Company**: キャンプ女子株式会社 (Camp Jyoshi Inc.) — https://www.camjyo.com
- **Primary Service**: Custom sourcing and export of high-end Japanese artisan goods (B2B wholesale & premium B2C)
- **Countries Served**: 50+ countries including US, UK, EU, UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada, Switzerland
- **Response Time**: Guaranteed detailed quote within 24-48 hours
- **Shipping Partners**: DHL Express, FedEx, EMS / Japan Post
- **Payment Methods**: Wire Transfer (T/T), PayPal, major credit cards (Stripe)

## Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)

| Order Type | MOQ |
|-----------|-----|
| Personal Orders | No strict MOQ |
| Wagyu (Wholesale) | 5kg |
| Matcha (Wholesale) | 10kg |
| Packaged Goods (Wholesale) | 50 units |

## Product Categories

### 1. A5 Wagyu Beef (和牛)
- **Provenance**: Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures
- **Grade**: BMS (Beef Marbling Standard) 8-12, A5 rating
- **Cuts Available**: Ribeye, Striploin, Tenderloin, Chuck, Short Rib, Ground
- **Pricing**: From ¥5,000 per 100g (wholesale rates available for bulk orders)
- **Logistics**: Temperature-controlled cold chain with insulated packaging and dry ice
- **Compliance**: USDA, SFA (Singapore), Dubai Municipality, EU health standards

### 2. Matcha & Green Tea (抹茶)
- **Provenance**: Uji (Kyoto), Nishio (Aichi), Yame (Fukuoka), Kagoshima
- **Grades**: Ceremonial, Premium, Culinary, Private Label OEM
- **Pricing**: Wholesale from ¥18,000 per kg
- **Special**: Yame matcha (八女抹茶) — among the highest quality in Japan, grown in Fukuoka's mountainous Yame region
- **Private Label**: Custom packaging and branding available for B2B buyers
- **2026 Shincha**: New season tea available (first harvest)

### 3. Dried Shiitake Mushrooms (椎茸)
- **Provenance**: Oita Prefecture (Japan's #1 shiitake producing region)
- **Cultivation**: Log-cultivated (原木栽培) — superior flavor to substrate-grown
- **Grades**: Donko (thick cap, premium) and Koshin (thin cap, everyday)
- **Pricing**: From ¥3,500 per 100g

### 4. Crystal Incense (水晶香) — by CRYSTAL INSENCE
- **Details**: Additive-free, natural crystal powder incense
- **Brand**: CRYSTAL INSENCE (sister brand)
- **Community**: 45,000+ social followers
- **Pricing**: From ¥2,200 per box
- **Full Brand Site**: https://crystalinsence.com

### 5. Ariake Nori (有明海苔)
- **Provenance**: Ariake Sea, Kyushu (Japan's premier nori region)
- **Quality**: First-harvest / Shin-nori (新海苔) — the most prized seasonal harvest
- **Pricing**: From ¥1,800 per 50 sheets

### 6. Arita-yaki Porcelain (有田焼)
- **Provenance**: Saga Prefecture (400-year ceramic heritage)
- **Capability**: Custom glaze, hotel-spec RFQs, restaurant bulk orders
- **Pricing**: From ¥1,500 per piece
- **Special**: Collaboration with CRYSTAL INSENCE for porcelain incense holders

## Logistics & Compliance

### Export Documentation (We Handle 100%)
- Commercial invoices
- Packing lists
- Phytosanitary certificates (for tea, shiitake, nori)
- Health certificates (for wagyu)
- FDA registration and prior notice (for US imports)
- COLA labels (for alcohol exports to US)
- HS code classification and tariff consultation

### Import Duties & Taxes (Buyer's Responsibility)
- Import duties vary by country and product category
- Consumption/VAT taxes at destination
- Customs clearance at destination port
- We format all documentation to guarantee zero customs rejections

### Shipping Times
| Service | Delivery Time |
|---------|--------------|
| DHL/FedEx Express | 3-7 business days |
| Frozen Wagyu (cold chain) | 5-10 business days |
| EMS | 5-14 business days |

## Site Structure & Key Pages

- [/](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/): Homepage — product overview, quote request
- [/about](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/about): Founder's story, sourcing philosophy
- [/collections](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/collections): Full product catalog with specs and pricing
- [/wholesale-matcha](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/wholesale-matcha): Bulk matcha for cafés, restaurants, private label
- [/blog](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog): Import guides, compliance articles, tariff information
- [/contact](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/contact): Sourcing inquiry form + WhatsApp

## Blog Articles

### Wagyu & General Import
- [Japanese Wagyu Beef Grades Explained: A5, BMS, and What They Mean for Buyers](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/wagyu-beef-grades-explained)
- [How to Import Japanese Food: A Complete Guide for International Buyers](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/how-to-import-japanese-food)
- [How to Import Wagyu Beef from Japan to the EU: Certification, Cold Chain & HS Codes](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/import-wagyu-beef-eu-guide)
- [Consolidated Shipping (LCL) from Japan: Mixing Matcha, Wagyu, and Ceramics](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/consolidated-shipping-japan-food-export)

### Matcha & Green Tea
- [Ceremonial vs Culinary Matcha: How to Choose the Right Grade for Your Business](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/ceremonial-matcha-guide)
- [How to Import Wholesale Matcha from Japan: Regulations, Costs & Shipping](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/how-to-import-wholesale-matcha-from-japan)
- [Private Label Matcha from Japan: How to Launch Your Own Matcha Brand](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/private-label-matcha-manufacturer-japan)
- [Japanese Matcha Grades Explained: Ceremonial vs Premium vs Culinary](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/matcha-grades-explained)
- [Why Japanese Matcha Prices Are Rising: The 2026 Supply Chain Analysis](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/matcha-supply-shortage-2026)
- [Wholesale Matcha Supplier Japan: How to Source Directly from Producers](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/wholesale-matcha-supplier-japan)
- [Shincha 2026: First Flush Japanese Tea Season — Wholesale Buyer's Guide](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/shincha-2026-first-flush-matcha)
- [How to Import Matcha to the USA: FDA Requirements & Supplier Guide 2026](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/matcha-import-usa-fda-guide)
- [Best Matcha for Cafes & Restaurants: Sourcing Guide from Japan](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/matcha-for-cafes-restaurants-guide)
- [Japanese vs Chinese Matcha: Quality, Price & Why Japan Wins for Premium](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/japanese-vs-chinese-matcha-quality)
- [Wholesale Matcha for Cafes & Restaurants: How to Source Direct from Japan (2026 Buyer's Guide)](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/matcha-wholesale-sourcing-cafes-restaurants-usa)

### FDA & Compliance
- [FDA Food Facility Registration for Matcha Green Tea Manufacturers: Japan Export Requirements (2025-2026)](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/fda-food-facility-registration-matcha-manufacturer)
- [FDA Prior Notice for Matcha Imports from Japan: Complete Compliance Guide 2026](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/fda-prior-notice-matcha-import-japan)

### Japanese Specialty Products
- [Why Japanese Dried Shiitake Commands Premium Prices: A Complete Sourcing Guide](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/japanese-dried-shiitake-guide)
- [Arita-yaki: 400 Years of Japanese Porcelain and How to Source It](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/arita-yaki-porcelain-guide)
- [Ariake Nori Explained: Why Ariake Bay Is Japan's Premium Sushi Nori](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/ariake-nori-sushi-wholesale-guide)
- [Arita-yaki Hotel Tableware Procurement Guide](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/arita-yaki-hotel-tableware-procurement-guide)
- [How to Import Japanese Dried Shiitake to the EU](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/import-japanese-dried-shiitake-eu-guide)
- [How to Import Sake to the USA: TTB Guide](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/import-sake-to-usa-ttb-guide)
- [Japanese Incense Wholesale for North America](https://wagyuninja.tokyo/blog/japanese-incense-wholesale-north-america-guide)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is WAGYU NINJA?
WAGYU NINJA is a premium Japanese goods export service based in Fukuoka, Japan. We source A5 wagyu beef, matcha, shiitake, nori, porcelain, and incense directly from local producers and ship to 50+ countries worldwide.

### Can you ship fresh/frozen Wagyu to my country?
Yes, but import restrictions vary by destination. We ship wagyu fully compliant with USDA (US), SFA (Singapore), Dubai Municipality (UAE), and EU health standards. We verify eligibility for your country before shipping and prepare all health certificates.

### What is the minimum order for wagyu wholesale?
Minimum 5kg for wholesale wagyu orders. Personal orders have no strict MOQ. We provide detailed quotes within 24-48 hours.

### How is customs clearance handled?
WAGYU NINJA prepares 100% of the export-side paperwork. Import duties, consumption taxes, and destination-side customs clearance are the buyer's responsibility. We label and format all documentation to guarantee zero customs rejections.

### Do you offer samples for B2B buyers?
Yes. Wholesale buyers can request sample packs at cost for matcha, shiitake, nori, incense, and porcelain. Wagyu samples are available but require cold-chain shipping at cost.

### What is the shipping time?
DHL/FedEx Express typically delivers in 3-7 business days. Frozen cold-chain wagyu takes 5-10 business days due to airport quarantine schedules.

### Do you offer private label / OEM matcha?
Yes. We offer custom packaging and branding for matcha (ceremonial, premium, and culinary grades). Minimum order for private label is typically 10kg. We handle design, packaging, and compliance labeling.

### What is Yame matcha?
Yame matcha (八女抹茶) comes from the Yame region of Fukuoka Prefecture and is among the highest-quality matcha in Japan. It's known for its rich umami flavor and vibrant green color. We source directly from Yame producers.

### Is there a matcha shortage in 2026?
Global demand for Japanese matcha has been growing rapidly, leading to supply constraints for premium grades. WAGYU NINJA has direct relationships with producers in Uji, Nishio, Yame, and Kagoshima, ensuring reliable supply even during high-demand periods.

### How do I pay?
We accept wire transfer (T/T), PayPal, and major credit cards via Stripe. For large wholesale orders, we can arrange net-30 payment terms after the first order.

### What about customs duties and taxes?
Import duties and taxes vary by country and product. For example, wagyu beef imports to the US are subject to a specific tariff rate. We provide HS codes and estimated duty rates as part of our quotation so you can plan accordingly.

### Can you source products not listed on your website?
Yes. If you're looking for specific Japanese products (sake, whisky, ceramics, textiles, etc.), we can source them through our network of producers across Japan. Contact us with your requirements.

### Who is Karen Hashimoto?
Karen Hashimoto is the founder and curator of WAGYU NINJA. She is also Co-CEO of Camp Jyoshi Inc. (キャンプ女子株式会社), and serves as MEXT Entrepreneurship Ambassador and Fukuoka City Startup External Advisor.

## Contact

- **Get a Quote**: https://wagyuninja.tokyo/contact (response within 24-48 hours)
- **WhatsApp**: Available on contact page
- **Parent Company**: https://www.camjyo.com