kagome USA

In 1899, our founder, Ichitaro Kanie, returned to Japan after completing his duties in the first Sino Japanese war (1894 -1895) and began growing Western vegetables in his family plot. Tomatoes were included among these vegetables, however, the grassy smell and unfamiliar bright red color did not appeal to Japanese consumers. Tomatoes were the only vegetables that did not sell the first four years and were left to rot in the fields causing serious problems. Ichitaro did not give up!