A luxury limited to just 100 pairs a year. Savor the true essence of Beni-zuwai crab from Kasumi, Hyogo Prefecture.
Crab is a quintessential winter delicacy in Japan. Among them, beni-zuwai-gani (red snow crab) landed at Kasumi Port in northern Hyogo Prefecture is highly prized by gourmets for its fresh sweetness and delicate texture.
Our "Kani Shabu" (crab hot pot) was born from our desire to share the bounty of Kasumi's sea in its most beautiful form.
This product, positioned as the highest-grade in our Japanese food lineup, offers value far beyond what is typically expected of canned food.
However, the story behind its price is not merely about providing expensive ingredients. It represents the immense time invested by skilled artisans and their deep respect for the ingredients.
The Pride of "Hand-Peeling" by Three Artisans
Generally, crab processing often involves machines efficiently extracting the meat. However, this method cannot fully preserve the crab's inherent delicate fibers and the rich umami that floods the palate when chewed.
At WANO SHOKU, three skilled artisans meticulously handle each crab.
Relying solely on the sensitivity of their fingertips, they carefully peel the meat, taking care not to damage the shell or crush the flesh. They use beni-zuwai-gani from Kasumi, Hyogo Prefecture.
This hand-peeling process is essential to deliver "the crab leg itself" rather than shredded meat, allowing customers to enjoy the texture of the crab leg as it is.
This delicate work, achievable only by human hands and not by machines. We believe that this "manual process" is the only way to carry the essence of the ingredients to the next dining table.
The "Promise of Rarity": Only 100 Sets Annually
Due to the immense time and effort dedicated to each step, the daily production volume is naturally limited. Therefore, this premium "Kani Shabu" is limited to only one hundred sets per year.
This number is a testament to the "integrity" we uphold to maintain quality.
It is a state unattainable through mass production, where the artisan's gaze reaches every single ingredient and every single can. To ensure this, we deliberately limit production and choose to preserve its rarity.
That is why this one box conveys respect to cherished individuals more eloquently than words. The reason why "WANO SHOKU" is chosen as a gift for business occasions in Taiwan or for important anniversaries is perhaps because the unwavering quality and story behind it deeply resonate with the recipients.
The Moment Your Home Transforms into the Finest "Japanese Restaurant"
No other product embodies our tagline, "日本を持って帰ろう。/ Bring Japan Home," as vividly as this Kani Shabu.
Since it can be transported at room temperature, tuck it into your suitcase at the end of your trip and bring it home across borders. The moment you warm it in hot water and arrange it on your favorite dish, the sea breeze of Kasumi and the warmth of the artisans' hands will revive on your dining table.
The crab meat gently flakes apart, and the rich aroma of the broth spreads. It becomes a rich ritual that transcends mere mealtime, sharing the memories of your journey.
"和食で、世界に笑顔を。/ Sharing Smiles Through Washoku."
Carefully selected Japanese ingredients and artisanal skills are sealed within each can. The smiles that appear on the faces of those who gather when it is opened are the reason we continue to handcraft each can.
At our main store in Osaka's Kizu Market, or through our official online shop, we await you with this "luxury for only one hundred sets a year," meticulously crafted by our artisans. What you will find there is an authentic Japanese culinary experience that speaks of quality more eloquently than words.