May Sales Ranking: 'Kakeru Aosa' Series Thrives Following Minister's Award; Fukushima Products EC 'Fukushima Ichiba'

Space One Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koriyama City, Fukushima; CEO: Yasuhiro Kobayashi), operator of the largest online store for Fukushima products, 'Fukushima Ichiba,' has released its May 2026 sales data and rankings. The store features approximately 850 products from 260 local businesses.

### Purchasing Trends In May 2026, 'Fukushima Ichiba' saw a significant expansion in daily consumption and bulk buying demand, centered on large-capacity and staple products.

The #1 ranked product, 'Professional Use Kakeru Aosa (500g),' a limited-edition bulk version of the popular 'Matsukawa-ura Kakeru Aosa,' attracted numerous orders from customers looking to stock up.

Furthermore, the 'Kakeru Aosa 2-piece set' saw a 180% year-on-year increase. The series' success is attributed to its recent 'Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Award' at the National Aquatic Food Quality Competition, which boosted both its reputation and brand awareness.

Other notable performers include 'Milky Queen Nosho-mai Rice' (up 166.7% month-on-month) and the 'Fukushima Dayori Catalog Gift' (up 600% month-on-month). A 20% OFF campaign for the rice provided an affordable opportunity for consumers to purchase high-quality staples despite ongoing inflation.

### May Sales Rankings 1. **Professional Use Kakeru Aosa (500g)**: A versatile seasoning featuring sea lettuce from Matsukawa-ura, fried garlic, and sesame oil. Price: 2,980 JPY (Tax/Shipping incl.). 2. **Milky Queen Nosho-mai Rice (2025 Crop)**: Known for its sticky texture and sweetness. Grown with an 80% reduction in pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Price: from 6,400 JPY (Tax/Shipping incl.). 3. **Fukushima Dayori Selectable Catalog Gift**: Features a selection of Fukushima's best fruits and meats. Price: 4,180 - 11,000 JPY (Tax/Shipping incl.).

### Future Outlook June marks the beginning of the Father's Day and O-chugen (mid-year gift) season, along with the start of cherries and peaches reservations. Peaches, a representative fruit of Fukushima, typically see a sharp rise in orders as the season approaches. The platform aims to continue supporting both gift and daily use demand through collaboration with local producers.