The characteristic of our soy sauce is its distinctive sweetness.

    Soy sauce can be perfectly used as marinades for a variety of dishes including for example chicken and tofu. Try grilling your steak with a combination of soy sauce with olive oil, garlic cloves and lemon juice.            

Japanese barley miso

 

      Miso is a condiment made of soy beans that is indispensable from Japanese kitchen. It is made from boiled and mashed soybeans mixed with wheat, salt and koji. Koji is a ingredient that supports the fermentation process of soy beans together with wheat. The mixture is left until it ripens. This can take from several months to three years, but the mixture generally ripens in six months to a year.         Use it to season your dishes.      

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Company Overview

      We have been rooted in the local community for over 150 years and continue to create products that delight our customers. Our company was founded in 1871 by Enatsu Iwakichi in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture, an area surrounded by abundant water and nature, and the Kirishima mountain range. Yamae soy sauce and miso are fermented and brewed using high quality water nurtured by the rich nature of the Kirishima mountain range. We have a history of developing seasonings for over 40 years We pursue the deliciousness of food, and with a motto of safety and security, we are committed to quality and work with our in-house development department to develop OEM products that meet the needs of our customers, such as sauces for commercial products and processed goods.    

The Founder’s thoughts

  The Founder: Enatsu Iwakichi 1871-1952 The Founder Enatsu Iwakichi left behind some words during his lifetime,       The Founder Enatsu Iwakichi valued the feeling of replying society with gratitude. It is said that he strongly felt he was being kept alive through the support of others―a sentiment reflected in the phrase: “My life, sustained by others ― always live with gratitude and humility, lead a simple life, and serve the world.” He also saw a company not just as a place to make money, but as an opportunity for individuals to be of use to the world. We will continue to strive to provide delicious products that support your diet, inheriting the founder’s belief that it is important to work harder than anyone else and be of use to the world, even if only indirectly.    

Our Commitment to Safety and Quality

   

Thanks to our clients continued support, Yamae has been able to preserve a legacy spanning nearly 150 years.

We take great pride in the quality of our water, our kiage soy sauce, and our product development capabilities.

Even before many companies had adopted international standards, we prioritized food safety and obtained ISO 22000 certification in 2009.

In May 2025, we achieved FSSC 22000 certification — a globally recognized and more advanced food safety standard — reflecting our commitment to continuously enhancing food safety.

We remain dedicated to delivering products that embody safety and peace of mind.

Beyond safety, we also possess extensive expertise in developing new products.

We will continue to embrace innovation to provide our customers with delicious miso and soy sauce of the highest quality.