When was Yoshidaen founded?

Yoshidaen was founded in 1948, based in Yame, Fukuoka. That is 78 years ago.

Where is Yoshidaen matcha grown?

The Yoshidaen teas on this page come from Yame, Fukuoka prefecture.

Which Yoshidaen matcha is best for lattes?

Hoshino is the Yoshidaen matcha listed for lattes here.

Where does Yoshidaen ship to?

Listed regions: Japan. Check Yoshidaen's official site for your destination.

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Yoshidaen

吉田園

Yoshidaen (株式会社吉田園) produces green tea, tencha and matcha in Kuroki, Yame, Fukuoka. It was founded in January 1948 and incorporated in November 1978. It has separate tencha and matcha factories.

Brand story

On its official site, Yoshidaen presents itself as a long-running Yame tea manufacturer rooted in Kuroki, Yame. The company traces its founding to January 1948, its incorporation to November 1978, and emphasizes in-house production capacity for green tea, tencha, and matcha rather than a consumer-facing retail lineup.

Brand Facts

Japanese name: 吉田園
Founded: 1948
Headquarters: Yame, Fukuoka
Origin regions: Yame
Official site: www.yosidaen.co.jp
Ships to: Japan
Blends tracked: 4

Origin regionsYame

Blend Lineup

4 blends

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Where to Buy Yoshidaen in Japan

Official stores and authorized retailers in Japan.

Headquarters

Yame, Fukuoka

株式会社吉田園
Headquarters
〒834-1213 福岡県八女市黒木町本分1159-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yoshidaen founded?: Yoshidaen was founded in 1948, based in Yame, Fukuoka. That is 78 years ago.
Where is Yoshidaen matcha grown?: The Yoshidaen teas on this page come from Yame, Fukuoka prefecture.
Which Yoshidaen matcha is best for lattes?: Hoshino is the Yoshidaen matcha listed for lattes here.
Where does Yoshidaen ship to?: Listed regions: Japan. Check Yoshidaen's official site for your destination.

Sources

Sources (3)

株式会社吉田園公式サイト

Accessed Mar 24, 2026Confidence: 95%

Supports: Official website. Headquarters: 八女市黒木町本分1159-5, Tel: 0943-31-2580

吉田園有機栽培・独自製法の抹茶ページ

Accessed Mar 24, 2026Confidence: 90%

Supports: JAS Organic certification obtained 2000 (JONA certified). Earliest integrated tencha-to-matcha factory in Kyushu. Organic sourcing from Yame, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Miyazaki.

Baseconnect — Yoshidaen Company Data

Accessed Mar 22, 2026Confidence: 85%

Supports: Founded November 1978; rep Yoshida Ryoichi (吉田領一); capital ¥10M; address 福岡県八女市黒木町本分1159-5

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