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What to eat in Japan? Top 19 Japanese Cheeses

Last update: Wed Apr 2 2025
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Best Japanese Cheese Producers

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Niseko Cheese Factory, located in Hokkaido, Japan, produces a variety of artisan cheeses using locally sourced milk. This factory is known for incorporating unique local ingredients into its cheese-making process, such as wasabi and yuzu, creating distinctive flavors that reflect the regional cuisine.


The facility also offers tours and cheese-making workshops for visitors.
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2021

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best

2023

BEST Niseko Cheese Factory Cheeses
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Shiawase Cheese is a Japanese cheese producer known for incorporating traditional Japanese ingredients into their cheese products. They offer a variety of cheeses that blend Western techniques with Japanese flavors, such as sake-infused cheeses and wasabi-flavored varieties.


Shiawase Cheese operates primarily in Japan but has gained some international attention for its unique product line.
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2022

Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best

2023

BEST Shiawase Cheese Cheeses
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Cheese

TOKYO, Japan
4.7
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Cheese Stand is a cheese producer based in Tokyo, Japan. It was founded in 2012 and focuses on creating fresh cheese using locally sourced milk. The company's products include varieties such as mozzarella and ricotta. Cheese Stand operates a retail shop in Tokyo and supplies cheese to various restaurants and cafes in the area.
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023

BEST Cheese Stand Cheeses
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Atelier de Fromage Co., Ltd. is a cheese producer located in Nagano, Japan. The company is known for its artisanal approach to cheese-making, utilizing traditional techniques and local ingredients. They offer a range of cheese varieties, including both hard and soft cheeses, catering to diverse tastes.


The company also operates a shop and cafe, where visitors can purchase their cheeses and enjoy dishes made with their products.
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2021

BEST Atelier de Fromage Cheeses
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Cheese

HOKKAIDO REGION, Japan
4.7
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2024

BEST Cheesedom Cheeses
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HIROSHIMA, Japan
4.6
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Mirasaka Fromage is a cheese producer located in Hiroshima, Japan. The company specializes in creating artisanal cheeses using locally sourced milk. They emphasize traditional cheese-making techniques and focus on offering a variety of flavors and textures.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024, 2022

World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class

2022

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HIDAKA, Japan
4.6
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World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class

2024

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

BEST Kato Farm Baffi Cheeses
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Cheese

JAPAN, Japan
4.6
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

BEST Cheeseanista Cheeses
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Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm is located in Shintoku, Hokkaido, Japan, specializing in dairy farming and cheesemaking. This farm practices sustainable farming methods and focuses on producing organic products. It offers a variety of cheeses, including mozzarella and Gouda, made with milk from cows raised on the farm.
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

BEST Kyodogakusha Shintoku Farm Cheeses
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

BEST Cheese Factory Sen Cheeses
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IBARAKI PREFECTURE, Japan
4.6
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SUITA, Japan
4.5
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Best Japanese Cheeses

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Niseko Momiji is a product made by the Niseko Cheese Factory. The Niseko Cheese Factory is known for producing a range of high-quality artisanal cheeses using locally sourced milk. The factory emphasizes traditional cheese-making techniques combined with modern practices to ensure consistency and quality in their products.
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2021

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2022

Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best

2023

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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023

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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2023

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The product Hisui made by Atelier de Fromage Co., Ltd. is a high-quality Japanese cheese that is distinct for its green hue, resembling the color of jade, which is what "Hisui" means in Japanese. It is crafted using a careful process that emphasizes natural ingredients and traditional methods.


The cheese is known for its creamy texture and mild but unique flavor profile.
AWARDS

World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2021

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Cheese

HOKKAIDO REGION, Japan
5.0
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World Cheese Awards - Super Gold

2024

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Culture Cheese Magazine Best Cheeses issue - Best

2023

08
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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2022

09
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World Championship Cheese Contest - Best of Class

2024

World Cheese Awards - Gold

2024

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World Cheese Awards - Gold

2021

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