“Shichimi”: The Japanese Seven-Spice Blend with a Long History

A yagen spice grinding tool. (© Pixta)

Taka no tsume red hot pepper. (© Pixta)

Sanshō Japanese pepper. (© Pixta)

Sesame seeds. (© Pixta)

Hemp seeds. (© Pixta)

Poppy seeds. (© Pixta)

Chinpi dried citrus peel. (© Pixta)

Aonori seaweed. (© Pixta)

Aojiso (green shiso) and akajiso (red shiso). (© Pixta)

Ginger. (© Pixta)