Izu Oshima, Japan
Oshima Sakura Blossom Honey
30g
$101.00 USD
¥16,000 equivalent
In stock
Japanese Blossom Honey
A Rare Taste
of Japan.
Exceptional Japanese blossom honey, shaped by place,
season and the hands that harvest it.
The World of ORAMEL
From Blossom
to Honey.
ORAMEL celebrates the character of Japanese blossom honey through carefully selected origins and the stories behind each harvest.
Each honey begins with a single blossom, a short season and a place that cannot be replicated. We bottle small quantities and share them as gifts for people who appreciate where things come from.
01
Place
An island in the Pacific. A fruit-growing valley in the north. Each origin gives its honey a different voice.
02
Blossom
We follow a single blossom through its brief flowering, when the bees gather its nectar above all others.
03
Craft
Harvested by beekeepers who know their land, and bottled in small quantities each year.
Flagship · Izu Oshima, Japan
Oshima Sakura Blossom Honey
A fleeting blossom. A distinctive honey.
A rare expression of Izu Oshima.
Gathered from the white Oshima Sakura that briefly covers the island each spring. Bottled in 30g — a quantity meant to be tasted slowly, a spoon at a time.
- Net weight
- 30g
- Primary floral source
- Oshima Sakura (Cerasus speciosa)
- Availability
- In stock · Limited harvest
$101.00 USD
¥16,000 equivalent
What is Oshima Sakura?
An Island
Turned White.
The Blossom
Oshima Sakura is a wild cherry native to the Izu Islands, with large white flowers and a scent noticeably stronger than the ornamental cherries of city parks. Its leaves are the ones used to wrap sakura mochi.
The Island
Izu Oshima is a volcanic island in the Pacific, about 120 km south of Tokyo. The blossom grows across the island's slopes, where salt air and volcanic soil shape everything that flowers there.
Eight Centuries of Blossom
On the island stands the Sakura-kabu — an Oshima Sakura estimated to be more than 800 years old. In 1952 it was designated a Special Natural Monument of Japan, the highest protection the country gives to a living thing, and it remains the only plant in all of Tokyo Prefecture to hold that status. Oshima Sakura is also a parent of Somei Yoshino, the cherry whose blossoms define spring across Japan. The honey is not gathered from that single ancient tree, but from the same lineage of blossom that has belonged to this island for centuries.
The Brief Season
The flowering window is short. Whether the bees can gather enough nectar depends on weather and conditions in those few weeks — which is why the harvest varies, and why so little is bottled.
The Beekeeper
The Hands Behind
the Harvest.
On Izu Oshima, the story of Oshima Sakura honey begins with a beekeeper devoted to the island and its blossoms.
Hives are placed where the blossom is densest, timed to the opening of the flowers. Nothing is hurried. When the season is poor, there is simply less honey — and that is accepted as part of the work.
Beekeeper's name, portrait and words will appear here once confirmed with the producer.
Yamagata, Japan
Yamagata Cherry Tree Blossom Honey
From the cherry blossoms of Yamagata.
Yamagata is Japan's best-known cherry-growing region. Before the fruit, the orchards flower white — and that blossom, not the fruit, is the source of this gentle, lightly fragrant honey.
- Net weight
- 30g
- Primary floral source
- Cherry tree blossom (orchard)
- Availability
- In stock · Limited harvest
$50.67 USD
¥8,000 equivalent
Cherry Blossoms of Yamagata
Before the Fruit
Comes the Blossom.
For a few weeks each spring, the orchards that will later yield Yamagata's famous cherries are covered in white flowers. Bees working these orchards gather a nectar quite unlike the island sakura — softer, rounder, with a faint echo of the fruit to come.
Because the flowering is brief and weather-dependent, this honey can only be gathered in years when conditions align.
Shop Yamagata Honey →A Note on Floral Source
Every Blossom
Has Its Own Story.
Neither is better. They are simply different ways of tasting a landscape.
Single-blossom honey
Gathered while one particular flower dominates the landscape, so that blossom becomes the primary source. Other nectars may still be present in small amounts — bees are not told where to go — but the character of that one flower leads.
The result is specific: a honey that tastes of one place and one short season. It cannot be made again until the following year, if at all.
Multifloral honey
Gathered from many flowers across a longer period. The blend varies with the region and the months of harvest, giving a fuller, more layered profile that many people enjoy every day.
Multifloral honey has its own depth and its own pleasures. ORAMEL simply chooses to pursue the narrower path.
Flavor and floral character may vary with each harvest.
The Collection
Two Blossoms.
One Exceptional Gift.
Each honey on its own, or both together.
Yamagata, Japan
Yamagata Cherry Tree Blossom Honey
30g
$50.67 USD
¥8,000 equivalent
In stock
Gift Collection
Yamagata, Japan
Yamagata Cherry Blossom Honey — Trio Gift
30g × 3 · Yamagata Cherry Tree Blossom Honey ×3
Gift box design shown is provisional; final packaging to be confirmed.
$152.00 USD
¥24,000 equivalent
In stock
Prices are charged in US dollars. Shipping and any import duties are shown before payment. Honey is sold while stock lasts.
For Luxury Hospitality
A Thoughtful Gift
for Exceptional Guests.
For resorts and hotels that curate what their guests receive. ORAMEL can be considered for:
- VIP arrival and in-villa welcome gifts
- Honeymoon and anniversary amenities
- Private dining and tasting experiences
- Curated boutique and gift shop selections
We discuss quantities, packaging and availability by email. Online meetings can be arranged with Japanese–English interpretation support.
Enquire About Hospitality Orders→Shipping, Payments & FAQ
Before You Order.
Where do you ship?
We ship internationally from Japan to countries where import of honey is permitted. Shipping availability is confirmed when you select your country at checkout. If your country is not listed, please contact us and we will check.
What currency will I be charged in?
All prices are charged in US dollars (USD). Payment is processed securely by Stripe; we do not store your card details.
When will my order be dispatched?
Orders are prepared for dispatch after payment confirmation and shipping eligibility checks. You will receive an email with tracking once your parcel leaves Japan.
Are import duties included?
Shipping costs are shown before payment. Import duties and local taxes, where applicable, are determined by your country and are shown or explained before you confirm your order.
How is the honey packaged?
Each 30g jar is glass, sealed, and packed with protective material for international transit. Gift collections are presented in a box.
Do you offer gifts for hotels and resorts?
Yes. Please use the hospitality enquiry form and we will reply by email.
Can we arrange a video meeting?
Email communication in English is welcome. Online meetings can also be arranged with Japanese–English interpretation support.
Is honey safe for everyone?
Honey should not be given to infants under 12 months of age.
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Contact
We'd Be Glad
to Hear From You.
For orders, hospitality enquiries or anything else:
hello@oramel.mira-inc.jpEmail in English is welcome. Online meetings available with interpretation support.