Many inexpensive wasabi pastes are actually made with horseradish. This Hon Wasabi  delivers the pure, fresh pungency without the need for horseradish. It is made from high-quality wasabi grown at the skirt of Mt. Amagi in Izu, Shizuoka.

The production process includes the abundant rainwater from the Kakita River springs, which is rich in nutrients. The ingredients and the water definitely do make a difference, because this brand of Hon Wasabi is known by many the tastiest in Japan.