6. Sachi, 12-Month Aged\uff08\u5e7812\u30f6\u6708\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\uff16\uff0e\u5e7812\u30f6\u6708](\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\uff16\uff0e\u5e7812\u30f6\u6708_pop-1024x576.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaker:<\/strong> Arigatou Farm Shiawase Cheese Workshop | Purchased:<\/strong> November 6, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a51,537 (before tax) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nCompletely different from the 6-month version \u2014 I can't believe the aging period alone accounts for that much difference. The flavour is noticeably more concentrated, as you'd expect from the longer aging. Made me wonder what the 6-month one was even about. That said, I still prefer Fromage de Biei. But on its own merits, this one is well made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Sachi, 6-Month Aged\uff08\u5e78 6\u30f6\u6708\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\uff17\uff0e\u5e786\u30f6\u6708](\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\uff17\uff0e\u5e786\u30f6\u6708_pop-1024x576.jpg\")
pop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaker:<\/strong> Arigatou Farm Shiawase Cheese Workshop | Purchased:<\/strong> November 6, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a51,050 | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe flavour is thin, lacking in umami. You can tell it just hasn't aged long enough. Paired with bread and ham, the ham completely overshadows it. It also tasted noticeably different eating it at home with bread compared to the sample I tried in the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Momiji\uff08\u691b\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\uff18\uff0e\u691b\"](\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\uff18\uff0e\u691b-1024x576.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaker:<\/strong> Niseko Cheese Workshop | Purchased:<\/strong> November 6, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a51,200 (as of September 21, 2026, per the shop site<\/a>) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis one is read \"momiji.\" I first tried it as a free sample at the shop. Strong umami, really delicious. I remember trying it once before somewhere and not being that impressed \u2014 but this time it won me over. It has more umami depth than the Tsurui Silver Label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Tsurui Silver Label\uff08\u9db4\u5c45\u30b7\u30eb\u30d0\u30fc\u30e9\u30d9\u30eb\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"\uff19\uff0etsurui](\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/\uff19\uff0etsurui-silver_front-1024x576.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaker:<\/strong> Tsurui Village Agricultural & Livestock Processing Facility \"Rakurakukan\" | Purchased:<\/strong> November 7, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a5590 (discounted, close to its best-by date) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLess assertive than I expected, but still delicious. A nice, easy cheese. I may have sliced it a bit too thin this time. It's good, but not so distinctive that it has to be the Gold Label. Great value for the price too. I think this one might actually work well melted on hot bread or baked right into a loaf. This particular one was discounted, but at full price, it's around what Comt\u00e9 used to cost. As of November 2025, it runs about \u00a5700 per 100g online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Tantaka\uff08\u30bf\u30f3\u30bf\u30ab\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n![\"10\uff0e\u30bf\u30f3\u30bf\u30ab](\"https:\/\/en.bita-d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/10\uff0e\u30bf\u30f3\u30bf\u30ab_front-1024x576.jpg\")
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<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaker:<\/strong> Shiranuka Rakukeisha | Purchased:<\/strong> August 19, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a5864 for 110g (as of September 21, 2026, per Rakuten listing<\/a>) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nLabeled as \"hard type,\" but when you grate it, it feels more like semi-hard. Good umami, and it pairs nicely with pasta. The saltiness is well balanced, not too strong. Delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMaker:<\/strong> Arigatou Farm Shiawase Cheese Workshop | Purchased:<\/strong> November 6, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a51,537 (before tax) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Completely different from the 6-month version \u2014 I can't believe the aging period alone accounts for that much difference. The flavour is noticeably more concentrated, as you'd expect from the longer aging. Made me wonder what the 6-month one was even about. That said, I still prefer Fromage de Biei. But on its own merits, this one is well made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maker:<\/strong> Arigatou Farm Shiawase Cheese Workshop | Purchased:<\/strong> November 6, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a51,050 | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The flavour is thin, lacking in umami. You can tell it just hasn't aged long enough. Paired with bread and ham, the ham completely overshadows it. It also tasted noticeably different eating it at home with bread compared to the sample I tried in the shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maker:<\/strong> Niseko Cheese Workshop | Purchased:<\/strong> November 6, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a51,200 (as of September 21, 2026, per the shop site<\/a>) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This one is read \"momiji.\" I first tried it as a free sample at the shop. Strong umami, really delicious. I remember trying it once before somewhere and not being that impressed \u2014 but this time it won me over. It has more umami depth than the Tsurui Silver Label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maker:<\/strong> Tsurui Village Agricultural & Livestock Processing Facility \"Rakurakukan\" | Purchased:<\/strong> November 7, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a5590 (discounted, close to its best-by date) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Less assertive than I expected, but still delicious. A nice, easy cheese. I may have sliced it a bit too thin this time. It's good, but not so distinctive that it has to be the Gold Label. Great value for the price too. I think this one might actually work well melted on hot bread or baked right into a loaf. This particular one was discounted, but at full price, it's around what Comt\u00e9 used to cost. As of November 2025, it runs about \u00a5700 per 100g online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maker:<\/strong> Shiranuka Rakukeisha | Purchased:<\/strong> August 19, 2025 | Price:<\/strong> \u00a5864 for 110g (as of September 21, 2026, per Rakuten listing<\/a>) | Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Labeled as \"hard type,\" but when you grate it, it feels more like semi-hard. Good umami, and it pairs nicely with pasta. The saltiness is well balanced, not too strong. Delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n7. Sachi, 6-Month Aged\uff08\u5e78 6\u30f6\u6708\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
8. Momiji\uff08\u691b\uff09<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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