There are simply no words sufficient to convey the greatness of Marunaka Shoyu Brewery’s Golden Label Koikuchi Shoyu (light dark soy sauce). Attempting to describe its excellence would require numerous pages of praise! Nonetheless, let’s showcase some remarkable facts about this exceptional product:

• A three-year maturation and fermentation process take place in a natural environment.
• Production solely relies on traditional methods and wooden barrels.
• The brewery has been registered as a National Tangible Cultural Property, given their two-century legacy of making shoyu.
• Every single drop of shoyu is handmade by dedicated craftsmen.
• Unique methods of the process cannot be found elsewhere.
• The Light Koikuchi shoyu boasts floral tones and delicate, complex flavors like no other.
• Koji and other beneficial microorganisms contribute to making this fermented shoyu elegant, vibrant, and lively. Over one hundred million microorganisms reside in the brewery.
• Marunaka Shoyu is used by esteemed establishments such as:
  

• Kikunoi Honten (3 Michelin stars, Kyoto)
• RyuGin (3 Michelin stars, Tokyo)
• Pierre Gagnaire (3 Michelin stars, Paris)
• Alain Ducasse Beige (2 Michelin stars, Tokyo)

• Marunaka Shoyu Brewery was honored with the Luxury Lifestyle Awards in 2021.
• Stay tuned for a restricted availability exclusive shoyu produced by Marunaka Brewery! The top of the top, high-end shoyu is only available by reserving it ahead. Details to our buyers only.