Furikake Shake is a prised Japanese condiment made with black and white sesame seeds, fish, red shiso (a Japanese herb) and nori. In the early 20th century, Mr. Yoshimaru, a pharmacist, invented Furikake. Searching for an easy way to supply calcium in the daily diet, he grinded the dried small fishes that contain calcium and added sea vegetables and roasted sesame seeds to complete the Furikake product. A ready-to-use table condiment it is often eaten as a topping on rice, Used sparingly its delicious.