Revitalizing Health with Food: A Blend of Tradition and Modernity from Siaeats

In the charming tradition of Japanese cuisine, Siaeats is making waves with its innovative approach to health foods, particularly through the nutritional powerhouse known as sweet sake made from natural rice koji. Founded by Mika Fujisawa, who took charge of transforming her health through dietary changes, Siaeats aims to demonstrate that nutritious food can also be delicious.

Background of Flavorful Health

"You are what you eat." This profound realization struck Fujisawa during her recovery from depression, which was exacerbated by a stressful workplace. Her journey led her to reject medications and instead focus on a balanced diet enriched with organic, gluten-free foods. However, she encountered the widespread notion that health foods often lack taste.

Through her commitment to healthy eating and regular exercise, Fujisawa discovered that she could recover without relying on pharmaceuticals. Furthermore, she found relief from long-standing allergies. This experience ignited her passion for making healthy eating enjoyable. Thus, Siaeats was born, creating food that promotes health without sacrificing taste.

Siaeats Product Highlights: A Symphony of Tradition and Innovation

Siaeats’ sweet sake is crafted solely from high-quality natural rice koji, ensuring it contains no alcohol, making it safe for children and pregnant women. Priced at 900 yen (tax included), the product stands as a staple in healthy diets.

Flavor Profiles

Siaeats also offers limited edition flavors like Meyer Lemon and plain rice koji sweet sake:

- Meyer Lemon (980 yen): A perfectly balanced taste that uses the whole lemon for a refreshing tang.
- Plain (900 yen): Experience the authentic sweetness derived purely from rice koji.
- Apple (980 yen): Whole apples are fermented, yielding a refreshing flavor profile.

Multi-Faceted Enjoyment

The sweet sake can be enjoyed in various ways:

- As a jam alternative by topping yogurt or spreading on bread.
- Diluted with water, hot water, soda, soy milk, or even milk.
- Used to add sweetness in smoothies, or as a sugar substitute in cooking, providing a gentle sweetness.
- Enjoyed frozen as a delightful frozen sweet sake treat, or utilized in baby food.

Also, Siaeats introduces a new matcha madeleine, priced at 400 yen, offering a moist texture and rich flavor enhanced by high-quality organic Yame matcha, gluten-free, and made without animal products.

Health and Diet During the Monsoon Season

With the unpredictability of the monsoon season affecting mood and health, Siaeats advocates for mindful eating. Traditional Japanese sweet sake has a long history of supporting health, particularly during humid summers. Fujisawa emphasizes the importance of small dietary adjustments in improving overall well-being and enhancing joy through food.

Pop-Up Locations

The Siaeats team will host a pop-up at the Hankyu Nishinomiya Event Plaza from June 4 to June 10, 2025, and at the Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro from June 12 to June 18, 2025.

Founder’s Message

Mika Fujisawa, the founder, believes in the transformative potential of food based on her experiences. She aims to smash the stereotype that healthy food is unappetizing. Her vision fosters a new understanding that delicious foods lead to sustained wellness. Fujisawa hopes that introducing these delightful options during the rainy season will inspire individuals to rethink their diets.

Future Developments

Starting July 1, 2025, Siaeats will run a pop-up shop at Chiba Perie, with plans for a physical store near Nagano Station by early August, accompanied by a media preview in mid-July.