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Why monoya

Exceptional & Unique Products

Discover unique, high-quality Japanese products not yet available in the US market.

Simple Process

Choose from our curated selection and leave the rest to us—no need to speak Japanese.

Exclusive access

Gain premier access to new items every month by becoming one of monoya’s early joiners.

  • "I've tried to buy products from Japan but without speaking Japanese, the process was so painfully slow and difficult that I gave up. monoya solved that problem for me instantly, and even introduced me to incredible, unique products I couldn't find online."

    Kiyoshi Sato

    Executive Chef at Orchid (Michelin recommended)

Founder's note

My mission is to remove the barrier between Japan's storied makers and global businesses looking to bring delight, unmistakable quality, and tradition to their customers. Having spent half of my life in the US and the other half in Japan, I am deeply familiar with the shared value waiting to be unlocked by a better bridge, unrestrained by the boundaries of language, culture, or distance. monoya is here to be that bridge.

Yu Shimada
Founder & CEO