Karuizawa Harvest Journal

Liver is Nature's Multivitamin

Of all the parts of a deer, liver is the one people have prized the longest. Cooks have turned it into pâté and terrine for centuries. Japan has its own long tradition of レバー [rebā, liver] cooking....

Heart is a Muscle

If you have only ever met heart on a yakitori menu, it can sound like an odd thing to put in a dog's bowl. It isn't. Heart is the busiest muscle in the animal, and using it is part of a broader ide...

Venison: the wild, lean protein behind our first meal topper

Venison is the first ingredient in our meal topper, VENISON + APPLE. Our venison comes from Nagano, where wild deer (ニホンジカ [nihonjika, Japanese sika deer]) live in large numbers.

Our First Recipe: Why Venison and Apple

Food for dogs deserves the same care as our own. Our first meal topper recipe, Venison & Apple, features wild Nagano venison and apples. What's inside our food and why. 

What Is a Meal Topper?

A meal topper adds to your dog's regular meal rather than replacing it. What it is, how much to use, and why dogs respond to it so strongly.

Meet Umi, the inspiration behind Karuizawa Harvest

The story of Umi, the heart of our little family and the inspiration for Karuizawa Harvest.