YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu - Japanese Soy Sauce Traditionally-made in Cedar Barrel - Original Flavor 720ml
Shoyu is Japanese word for soy sauce, which is a dark brown liquid made from soybeans that have undergone a fermentation process.
In 2007, this product name has changed from "Organic Chemical-Free Shoyu" to "Traditionally-made Shoyu".
Using Japan's domestic organic pesticide-free cultivated whole soybeans and organic pesticide-free cultivated wheat as main ingredients, it is organically-produced Japanese soy sauce or shoyu, using the best state of moromi (main fermenting mash; unrefined soy sauce) made with the traditional fermentation method in the cedar barrels.
The culture starter/yeast in the shoyu is still alive because it didn't undergo heating process.
It is a high quality, organic, chemical-free shoyu that is made with traditional method using cedar barrels.
You can use this shoyu—Japanese soy souce—for all kinds of dishes such as everyday soy sauce and in boiled food.
You can also buy a set of two bottles here: YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu [Original Flavor] 2 Bottles Set.

YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu
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The Specialities of
YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu - Original Flavor 720ml
High-Quality, Organic, Traditionally-made Shoyu
Rich and solid taste that comes from the "strength" and "thickness" of shoyu
We are delivering to you the freshly brewed shoyu from majestic storehouse that have passed through the years, produced by skilled craftsmen who have been watching over the storehouse.
We guarantee the safety of ingredients:
Japan's domestic, organic, pesticide-free cultivated whole soybeans;
Japan's domestic, organic, pesticide-free cultivated wheat.
Established Since About 80 Years Ago, YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu Only Using Carefully-selected Ingredients
What is the difference between other companies' mass-produced shoyus and YAMAHISA Organic, Traditionally-made in Cedar Barrel Shoyu?
Mass-produced Shoyu |
Made in Cedar Barrel Shoyu |
Traditional Shoyu |
Additives were added to the tank/barrel and undergo forced fermentation process. Other products' fermentation period: About 4 months |
A genuine shoyu made from Japanese whole soybeans, Japan's domestic wheat, sun-dried salt and natural fermentation method using large cedar barrels. Fermentation period of shoyu made in cedar barrels: Strong flavor - Half a year or more Light flavor - One year or more |
Organic whole soybeans and organic wheat from Karumai Town, Iwate Prefecture are used as main ingredients for over 30 years. It's brewed with the finest moromi ((main fermenting mash; unrefined soy sauce) and the yeast (culture starter) in the shoyu is still alive because it didn't undergo heating process. Fermentation period of shoyu made in cedar barrels: Strong flavor - Half a year or more Light flavor - One year or more |
A Taste that Other Companies Cannot Imitate, "The One and Only Taste in the World" made by Yamahisa
The reasons are:
In the case of mass production shoyus, the tank/barrel is used to finish the product with uniform taste as the additives are added and brewed.
Therefore, there is no the important strength of flavor lingering in shoyu.
However, the YAMAHISA, who is commited to "more safe and more natural" motto, make their shoyu naturally fermented without any additives.
Shoyu that made in barrels and storehouses which accumulates for years has evolved in the thickness and richness of the taste, and it's continuing the delicious taste of shoyu.
Storehouses' Feature
The delicious flavor is made with the culture starter from the storehouse which has been used for generations.
Barrels' Feature
The delicious flavor is made with the culture starter from the barrels which has been used for generations.
A compilation of technology (craftsman), history (environment), and ingredients all in order, made the highest grade of shoyu with solid taste that comes from the "strength" and "thickness" of shoyu.
That is, YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu, the Japanese Soy Sauce Traditionally-made in Cedar Barrel.
Message from The Maker of
YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu
Shōdoshima (Shōdo Island) is a famous scenic spot in the Seto Inland Sea, which is known for its beauty.
Shōdoshima has been making shoyu in its Utsumi-cho region for about 400 years, and Yamahisa has consistently pursued a genuine taste with its own stance and commited traditional process.
The history and tradition that has continued to seek "completion of good products with few top eminences" which cannot be achieved by national manufacturers of mass production, under the management completeness of "being consumers before being producer."
It is our pride.
Above all, the soybeans and wheat we are using as ingredients are different.
Commitment to use domestic raw materials, which getting fewer nowadays, chemical pesticides and chemical fertilizers are not used at all, also have organic JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards) certification, made with a careful manufacturing method—we are making every effort to create a healthy taste.
It's also the same for salt, we only use the naturally sun-dried raw salt.
Whole soybeans containing oil bring redness to the color of soy sauce and raw salt gives subtle sweetness to the flavor of shoyu. It can be said that these are the special features of Yamahisa's shoyu.

Yamahisa Brewery Storehouse
There is also the difference in how it takes time and effort to process.
In ordinary shoyu making, it usually takes 4 to 6 months, but in Yamahisa it is not uncommon to spend 2 years on fermenting.
About this manufacturing method, the technical adviser (former factory manager) who has 50 years of experience in this area, fully demonstrated their experiences and sights, a self-made place just for craftsmanship.
We're also looking forward to these polished skill and mind being passed on to the younger generations.
A long-lasting, majestic storehouse where if you just take one step into it you can immediately smell the scent of shoyu in the air.
There is a nostalgic and warm original scenery of traditional shoyu making.
In a world where everything is replaced with new things, we must return to nature's providence once more and look closely at what should be bring up to the next generation.
Product's Details
Product Name |
YAMAHISA Organic Traditional Shoyu - Japanese Soy Sauce Traditionally-made in Cedar Barrel [Original Flavor] |
Volume |
720ml |
Raw material of ingredients |
Soybean: From Iwate Prefecture Wheat: From Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Hokkaido Salt: From Mexico (sun-dried salt) |
Expiration date |
300 days in normal temperature |
Preservation method |
Please avoid direct sunlight and store it at room temperature. |