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On March 17, 2026, the Osaka Business Development Agency announced that Hamaya’s MAGI DASHI brand had been selected in the first round of FY2026 projects under the Osaka Top Runner Project.
The selected project
MAGI DASHI — bringing Japanese umami to the world through 100% plant-based ingredients
About the Osaka Top Runner Project
The City of Osaka selects projects by local small and medium-sized businesses for their novelty, potential to create demand and prospects for growth. Selected projects receive ongoing coordinator support tailored to their business challenges.
This selection recognizes the MAGI DASHI business project. It is not a product quality certification.
By combining its experience as a bonito specialist with plant-based dashi development, Hamaya aims to open new possibilities for Japanese dashi culture, from Osaka to the world.