USPTO Patent Pending 64/020,089 & 64/030,727  ·  Same Meal. Different Response.

Daily Metabolic Control—
At Every Meal

A patent-pending system designed to support healthy glucose response using natural DNJ-based compounds from Japanese mulberry. Not occasional supplementation — consistent, meal-based metabolic regulation.

  • Pre-Meal Glucose Support
  • Natural DNJ Compounds
  • Daily Meal-Based System
  • For Humans & Companion Animals

Japanese Source

Why Japanese Mulberry
Is Different

Kuwanosato is located in Ichikawa Mishima Town, Yamanashi Prefecture — the birthplace of the Ichinose mulberry variety (一瀬桑), first recognized in 1916. That cultivar became so exceptional that over 90% of Japan's silkworm farmers adopted it nationwide, and it is today designated a Yamanashi Prefecture natural monument. Kuwanosato grows exclusively this heritage variety, on the same land where it was born — fields with over a century of unbroken mulberry farming history.

Japan's mulberry heritage runs deep through sericulture — the tradition of raising silkworms for silk, including the imperial custom of the Empress personally tending mulberry leaves. Kuwanosato operates from the former agricultural cooperative building where silk cocoons were once collected, a physical connection to that era. When Japan's silk industry declined post-WWII, those mulberry fields were abandoned. Kuwanosato revived them — carrying over a century of agricultural tradition forward for modern wellness.

Kuwanosato founder smiling in the mulberry farm fields in Yamanashi, Japan
Aerial view of Kuwanosato mulberry farm fields nestled in the mountains of Yamanashi, Japan
Kuwanosato farming team celebrating in the mulberry fields with a rainbow over the mountains

Japanese Heritage

Mulberry is not introduced here as an exotic herb. It is introduced as a meaningful Japanese agricultural ingredient with deep roots in sericulture and wellness tradition.

Hands holding freshly harvested mulberry leaves with the mulberry field in the background

Kuwanosato Expertise

Kuwanosato is active in cultivation, processing, finished product manufacturing, OEM, and wholesale supply — a vertically integrated source, not a trading company.

Kuwanosato mulberry farm fields at golden hour with mountains in the background

Brilliant Green Quality

Fine-milled whole leaf produces a vibrant green powder — matcha-class visual quality that performs in premium beverages, desserts, and culinary applications.

The Science

Why DNJ + Meal Timing
Changes the Outcome

Mulberry leaf naturally contains 1-Deoxynojirimycin (DNJ), a compound studied for its role in supporting glucose metabolism. KuwaUSA applies DNJ within a structured system: taken before or during meals, designed to support glucose response at the moment it matters most — transforming a natural ingredient into a functional metabolic tool.

DNJ (1-Deoxynojirimycin)

The key active compound in mulberry leaf. DNJ is studied for supporting healthy carbohydrate metabolism — helping moderate how the body processes sugars at the moment of eating.

Meal Timing

What you take matters — but when you take it matters more. KuwaUSA is designed for use 5–10 minutes before or during meals to align with the body's glucose response window.

Measurable Difference

Controlled CGM comparisons of identical meals — with vs. without use — show lower peak glucose, a smoother curve, and faster stabilization. Same meal. Different response.

Broad-Spectrum Nutrients

Beyond DNJ, whole mulberry leaf naturally contains GABA, antioxidant flavonoids, minerals, and fiber — a full-spectrum plant ingredient, not a single-compound extract.

How It Works

A Simple Rule:
Use With Meals

No lifestyle change required. Only timing changes. Metabolism is determined at one moment — when we eat. KuwaUSA focuses on that moment.

Before or During Meals

Take KuwaUSA 5–10 minutes before meals, or during meals. Designed for carbohydrate intake — aligning the compound with the glucose response window.

Daily Pattern

2–3 uses per day, integrated into normal eating behavior. A 90-day supply builds a consistent daily rhythm of metabolic support.

Consistent, Repeatable Results

Repeated daily, 2–3 times per day. Each meal becomes an opportunity for metabolic regulation — lower peak glucose, smoother curve, faster stabilization.

96M Adults prediabetic in the U.S. (CDC)
500M+ Affected globally (IDF / WHO)
50%+ Of dogs are overweight or obese (APOP)

The Platform

Metabolic Regulation
Across Two Markets

KuwaUSA is not a single product. It is a platform delivering meal-based metabolic regulation for human health and companion animal health — built on a shared, patent-pending system. One ingredient. One method. Two markets.

✦ USPTO Patent Pending 64/020,089 ✦ USPTO Patent Pending 64/030,727 ✦ Natural DNJ from Japanese Mulberry ✦ 90-Day Supply · Daily Repeat Use
Kuwa Matcha 100g pouch — Japanese Mulberry Green Powder

100g Pouch

Kuwa Matcha Pouch

Premium Japanese mulberry green powder for lattes, smoothies, and culinary use. The same whole-leaf DNJ source — in a versatile café and home format.

Kuwa Matcha 100g tin — premium Japanese Mulberry Green Powder

100g Tin

Kuwa Matcha Tin

A compact, giftable tin for premium presentation. Same whole-leaf powder — refined packaging for countertop display or gifting.

Kuwa Matcha 1 serving stick — 2g Japanese Mulberry Green Powder

1 Serving · 2g

1 Serving Stick

A single-serve stick for discovery. The ideal first introduction to KuwaUSA — for yourself or to share.

Kuwanosato founder working at the production facility, handling product packaging

Trust & Provenance

Exclusively Produced by
Kuwanosato, Japan

The mulberry you receive carries over a century of Japanese heritage. The Ichinose variety grown by Kuwanosato has been cultivated in Ichikawa Mishima Town, Yamanashi since 1916 — the same fields, the same mountain terroir that once supplied Japan's national silk industry. This is not a new crop. It is a recovered treasure.

Kuwanosato is the dedicated steward of that heritage. Founded in 2004, the company cultivates over 45,000 mulberry trees across 10+ hectares at 700 meters elevation with no pesticides or herbicides. A 100,000-tree new planting project with local Yamanashi authorities ensures the tradition continues for future generations.

100+ Years of Mulberry Heritage
1916 Ichinose Variety First Recognized
45,000+ Heritage Trees Cultivated
  • Over a century of mulberry heritage — the Ichinose variety cultivated on this land since 1916, now a Yamanashi Prefecture natural monument
  • Kuwanosato: dedicated steward since 2004 — vertically integrated from cultivation to finished product; not a trading company
  • Ministry of Agriculture recognition — honored as one of Japan's Treasures by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Kuwanosato CEO SeongMin Han — Leaf to Cup, The Art of Mulberry Matcha Production, awarded Discover Countryside Treasure in Japan by the Ministry of Agriculture

Recognition & Credentials

Leaf to Cup — Awarded by Japan's Ministry of Agriculture

Kuwanosato and its founder SeongMin Han have been recognized for exceptional contribution to Japanese mulberry cultivation and production. The company received the "Discover Countryside Treasure in Japan" award from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries — one of the country's highest honors for agricultural excellence.

Culinary Applications

From Café Innovation to
the Next Green Trend

Many of the most successful modern ingredients did not begin in the supplement aisle. They became popular because cafés, dessert shops, and visually creative food businesses turned them into experiences. Korean cafés in Los Angeles have repeatedly played this role by driving demand for new textures, new visuals, and new green beverages. Matcha's rise in America was accelerated by café innovation, layered drinks, desserts, and social media-ready presentation.

Kuwa Matcha has a brilliant green color and fine texture that performs in the same visual and culinary applications that made matcha successful — with one key difference: it is caffeine-free, and it brings an entirely new Japanese ingredient story.

Kuwa Matcha product pouch, green iced drink, powder, and Japanese food — a full culinary lifestyle spread
Vibrant iced green Kuwa Matcha drink on a clean white background

Signature Drinks

Use in lattes, iced beverages, smoothies, or seasonal specialty drinks. Caffeine-free versatility for all-day service.

Kuwa Matcha green cream sandwiches on a wooden plate

Desserts & Sweets

Layer into soft serve, pastries, baked goods, or plated dessert concepts. Vibrant color and a clean, versatile flavor profile.

Kuwa Matcha green chiffon cake alongside layered iced drinks

Modern Green Menu

Give your menu a distinct Japanese ingredient story beyond conventional matcha — naturally caffeine-free with a unique origin narrative.

Partnership

Partner With Us

Bring Japanese mulberry innovation to your brand. Kuwausa works with partners across the premium wellness and culinary space:

  • Premium cafés
  • Health-focused retailers
  • Chefs and beverage innovators
  • Supplement distributors
  • OEM and private-label partners

Get in Touch

Contact

Have a question about the product, sourcing, or partnership opportunities? Send us a message and the Kuwanosato team will follow up with the right information.