Echigo Seika Co.,Ltd

Echigo Seika Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese food manufacturer established in 1947 and incorporated in 1957, specializing in traditional rice-based products and confectionery. Headquartered in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, the company has built a reputation as a premier producer of mochi (rice cakes), kagami-mochi (decorative New Year rice cakes), rice crackers (senbei and arare), packaged rice products, and various rice-based snacks. With annual sales of 18.74 billion yen and 874 employees, Echigo Seika serves both domestic and international markets with products that blend traditional Japanese food culture with modern manufacturing techniques. The company's core product lines include their signature Funwari Meijin rice crackers, Echigo Nama-ichiban premium mochi products, Nihon no Gohan packaged rice made from 100% Niigata Koshihikari rice, and an extensive range of seasonal and specialty rice confections. Echigo Seika operates multiple manufacturing facilities including their main headquarters factory in Nagaoka and the Takanashi factory in Ojiya, both equipped with advanced food safety systems including FSSC22000 certification obtained in 2025. The company emphasizes quality through the use of 100% domestic glutinous rice for their mochi products and maintains strong relationships with local rice farmers in Niigata Prefecture, known for producing some of Japan's highest quality rice. Their product portfolio extends beyond traditional items to include innovative rice-based snacks, noodle products, and ready-to-eat meals that cater to modern consumer preferences while preserving authentic Japanese flavors. Echigo Seika actively participates in food industry associations and maintains certifications that demonstrate their commitment to food safety, quality control, and sustainable manufacturing practices, positioning them as a trusted supplier in Japan's competitive food manufacturing sector.