Shichi-mi tōgarashi (七味唐辛子, seven-flavor chili pepper), also known as nana-iro tōgarashi (七色唐辛子, seven-color chili pepper)[1][2] or simply shichimi, is a common Japanese spice mixture containing seven ingredients.

[3] Tōgarashi is the Japanese name for Capsicum annuum peppers, and it is this ingredient that makes shichimi spicy.

Both names translate to "seven flavors," but "Nanami" is often used in branding for ease of pronunciation among English speakers.

A typical blend may contain: Some recipes may substitute or supplement these with rapeseed or shiso.

[8] Shichimi dates back at least to the 17th century, when it was produced by herb dealers in Edo,[3] current day Tokyo, and sometimes it is referred to as Yagenbori (薬研堀, from the name of the original place of production).