Ohsawa's 200-Year Brewed Soy Sauce is made using pure spring water from the Suzuka Mountains and crafted with traditional methods.
The soy sauce is aged for a long period in a brewery that has been in operation for over 200 years, enduring harsh winters multiple times. This long-term fermentation results in a rich, deep flavor with a fragrant aroma and full-bodied taste.
"Marunaka Soy Sauce," the producer of "Ohsawa's 200-Year Brewed Soy Sauce," was selected to serve at the G20 Osaka Summit's dinner for world leaders!
Visit the soy sauce brewery: "Marunaka Soy Sauce"
"A brewery where fermentation bacteria have thrived for over 200 years is an irreplaceable treasure."
Located at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains, in Aisho Town, blessed with pure spring water and situated along the wind path from the Sea of Japan, this area experiences cold winters and significant temperature differences. Marunaka Soy Sauce is produced here. Its stately appearance, with white walls contrasting against dark wooden parts, reflects a history dating back to the Edo period.
The oil brewery, despite being in broad daylight, remains dim and humid, yet the air is not stagnant. Everywhere—beams, pillars, walls—are densely covered with fermentation bacteria. Towering wooden barrels, some as large as 30 koku (about 1.8 liters per bottle, enough for approximately 3,000 bottles), are lined up, with soy mash fermenting inside. These barrels are made of cedar planks, and all repairs are carried out by the brewery's own craftsmen, ensuring that the production of soy sauce does not depend on external barrel makers.
Remarkably, these barrels have never been washed. Each barrel hosts bacteria that are essential for brewing; washing would eliminate them. The bacteria that inhabit the barrels produce delicious soy sauce, and as they remain and evolve, they create even more flavorful soy sauce. During wartime and post-war shortages, saltwater was sprinkled into the barrels to protect the fermentation bacteria. The bacteria living in the brewery are, in a sense, the treasure that defines Marunaka Soy Sauce's unique flavor.
Features:- Made with domestically grown, specially cultivated soybeans and wheat- Rich aroma and strong umami flavor- Naturally brewed using traditional methods- Uses spring water from the Suzuka Mountains- Long-term fermentation in wooden barrels- Produced in a brewery over 200 years old- Alcohol-free- Salt content approximately 16.0%
＜Ohsawa Japan＞
Ohsawa Japan inherits the name of George Ohsawa, the overseas nickname of Sakuza Yonezawa.
Since its founding in 1945, it has been a core distributor of macrobiotic foods, selling products that meet the highest quality standards to natural food stores, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, pharmacies, cooking classes, and mail-order businesses nationwide.
＜What is Macrobiotics?＞
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Product Name: Ohsawa's 200-Year Brewed Soy Sauce 720ml, brewed in cedar barrels, made with domestically grown Marunaka soybeans, long-aged, naturally brewed, alcohol-free, soy sauce for sashimi, stir-fry, and simmered dishes.
Contents: 720ml
Ingredients: Specially cultivated soybeans and wheat (from Shiga, Ishikawa, Iwate, Shimane), salt (from Australia)
Usage: Same as regular soy sauce
Manufacturer/Distributor: Ohsawa Japan
Shelf life: 2 years
Storage: Keep in a cool, dark place
Category: Food
Country of origin: Japan
【Disclaimer】
- The listed shelf life is from the date of manufacture. Please contact us for the actual expiration date.- Since inventory is shared with our website, stock may be out of stock, special orders, or cancellations depending on timing.- Due to product renewal, packaging or contents may differ slightly from what is delivered.- Mail-order shipments are delivered to your mailbox. Cash on delivery is not available. Due to thickness restrictions (under 3cm), packaging is simplified.- We are not responsible for external damage to the packaging.
Product number: ohsa-200nen