Fresh Hon-Wasabi is a whole, fresh Japanese wasabi rhizome (Eutrema japonicum) grown by Izuya Wasabi, a family-run farm in Yugashima on the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture.

The plants are grown in spring water from Mount Amagi. After harvesting, the farm washes the rhizomes, trims away the fine roots, and inspects them before sorting them for fresh sale or processing. The intensity of the heat varies with the cultivar and harvest time.

The rhizome is finely grated just before serving to produce a paste with a distinctive, sharp heat. It is served in small amounts alongside sashimi and soy sauce. Freshly grated wasabi also pairs well with grilled meat or avocado.