Oh mammy
Make it stand out
Representative Director
Mami Motoki
During the birth of my first daughter, I almost died from unstoppable bleeding.
If the bleeding hadn't stopped just 100cc sooner, I wouldn't be here now. The experience of childbirth instantly made me feel both the magnificence and the fragility of life.
What exactly can I do with the life I have left? And what is the meaning behind my long-term life here in America, which came about through fate?
For me, the pursuit of food feels like such a journey of self-discovery.
The taste of my mother's cooking from my childhood. The taste of those memorable dishes she made just for me.
While I may not be able to completely replicate the exact dishes, I wanted to recreate food that evokes the spirit of the original cook, and which fills the heart with a gentle, overflowing joy—as mothers ourselves.
It would be a pity if Japanese food were only seen as a passing trend in America, because at its core lies Japan's unique fermentation culture.
It is brimming with the wisdom of our ancestors who created it, and the soulful intentions cultivated through harmony with nature.
I would love to express these things lightly and gently now, and spread them in a fun and enjoyable way so that my son and daughter will happily choose them.
My goal is to understand the origin and convey the new, moving forward while feeling the invisible yet certain presence of microorganisms.
"Hakko":
The Spark of a Moment, The Glow of a Lifetime.
We, the members of Oh mammy, are deeply aware of the magnificence and diverse potential of fermentation (hakko). Cherishing the fundamental intentions (the roots) of our ancestors, we would be delighted to lightly assist in promoting people's own "inner radiance" (a play on words for hakko).
This endeavor encompasses food, health, beauty, and entertainment.
Furthermore, we aim to use this company as a foundation to express the joy of being helpful to others, alongside our staff.
Work is a form of play. While experience and meticulous planning are necessary, what we value most are passion and fulfillment. Also, the commitment to self-love and continuous self-trust.
And, together with the colleagues brought together by fate, we strive to fulfill each individual's dreams and hopes. We want to sprinkle the mechanisms for a brightly shining future onto the extension of our dreams.
Oh mammy wants to remain a company that can witness the process of people truly "radiating" up close and share in that joy.
We hope to see Oh mammy stores increase worldwide, connect with the younger generation from those bases, and pursue new developments (such as spreading fermented cultures to medical facilities and elderly care; involvement with children and women in developing countries; and tackling and improving environmental issues). We will approach these goals while laughing and "playing" with many comrades.
Fermented cultures will bring smiles to the world and restore people's original, inherent vitality.
Trust is our energy!