TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SHOYU – Crafted in Japan and brewed with fermentation culture for rich umami depth. Perfect shoyu soy sauce aged slowly in Kioke cedar barrels for true Edo-era craftsmanship. CEDAR BARREL AGED IN JAPAN – Unlike modern stainless tanks, each batch matures in natural cedar barrels that breathe flavor and history into the soy sauce, creating unmatched smoothness and aroma. SMALL-BATCH CRAFTSMANSHIP – Brewed by Japanese artisans in limited quantities using mountain water, soybeans, wheat, and salt—resulting in a balanced, mellow Japanese shoyu with refined complexity. ALL-NATURAL & NON-GMO – No preservatives, MSG, or shortcuts. This clean-label authentic soy shoyu sauce honors traditional fermentation methods for a pure, deep flavor profile. CULINARY VERSATILITY – Perfect as a sushi dipping sauce, Asian marinade, or stir-fry seasoning. Adds savory umami richness to soups, tofu, rice bowls, and grilled vegetables. Q: What is Shoyu and how is it different from regular soy sauce? A: Shoyu is traditional Japanese soy sauce brewed with a natural fermentation starter that converts soy and wheat into a deep umami flavor. Kioke Reserve Shoyu is barrel-aged for months in Kioke cedar barrels, achieving a balanced, aromatic taste. Q: How is Kioke Reserve Shoyu brewed? A: Using Edo-period techniques, artisans combine non-GMO soybeans, wheat, salt, and mountain water, allowing the Koji fermentation to unfold naturally. Each batch is aged slowly in aromatic cedar for authentic Japanese character. Q: What makes this soy sauce unique? A: Unlike modern mass-produced soy sauces, Kioke Reserve Shoyu embraces slow fermentation and natural barrel aging, producing exceptional umami, color, and aroma—hallmarks of premium Japanese shoyu. Q: Is it suitable for vegan and clean-label diets? A: Yes. This non-GMO, all-natural soy sauce is vegan, plant-based, and brewed without preservatives or artificial flavorings. Q: How should I use Shoyu in cooking? A: Ideal for sushi, dumplings, stir fry, tofu, rice bowls, and noodles. Use it as a marinade or dipping sauce to bring authentic Japanese depth to any dish. Q: Why Kioke Reserve? A: Kioke refers to the traditional cedar barrels still used by a few remaining brewers in Japan. This ancestral method enhances aroma and flavor, connecting every bottle to centuries of soy brewing heritage. Q: Why choose Kioke Reserve Shoyu? A: Because it’s not just soy sauce—it’s cultural craftsmanship in a bottle. Each drop reflects eight generations of Japanese brewing mastery, patience, and respect for the art of flavor.