Yamaki Jozo Organic Nama Shoyu (Unpasteurized Soy Sauce)

Yamaki Jozo · Japan (Kamikawa, Saitama Prefecture)
Seasonings Soy Sauce Ambient Established export

Yamaki Jozo is a ~120-year-old family brewery in Saitama that crafts organic, unpasteurized (nama) shoyu from just five ingredients: organic soybeans, organic wheat, sea salt, koji and mountain spring water. Its quality is so esteemed that a presentation is reportedly made to the Imperial household annually. The nama (raw) style is unheated to preserve live enzymes and aromatic complexity. Widely sold to US/EU specialty grocers and chefs.

The supplierFamily-owned organic shoyu and miso brewery in Kamikawa, Saitama, ~120 years old, JAS-organic focused; also makes organic miso and amazake
Why it sells abroadJAS-organic unpasteurized shoyu; five-ingredient purity; Imperial-household-grade reputation

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsOrganic: (confirmed) — organic certifications from Japan (JAS), EU and US; whole Japanese soybeans/wheat, mountain spring water; Non-GMO. Kosher: (confirmed) — Yamaki Jozo is Kosher-certified (per TOIRO/importer listings). Nama = unpasteurized (refrigerate after opening).
Pack formatsRetail: 360ml / 500ml glass bottle. Foodservice: 1.8L / 18L on request.
Shelf life18-24 months unopened; refrigerate after opening (nama/unpasteurized).
StorageRefrigerate after opening (unpasteurized).
Minimum orderTypical: 1 pallet mixed for export distributors
Lead timeTypical: 6-10 weeks ocean freight to US/EU
CapacityTypical: small/medium craft brewery output
Container loadTypical: LCL/mixed pallet via specialty importers
PricingTypical: USD 12-20 retail per 500ml at gourmet grocers
OEM / private labelLimited private-label; brand-led (some OEM via importers; not heavily documented).
Wholesale & MOQTrue
Key exporters & distributorsThe Japanese Pantry, Market Hall Foods, Gourmet Food Store, TOIRO
Export regulationLabel soy + wheat allergens; gluten-containing (wheat) so not gluten-free; organic claim requires JAS/USDA-NOP/EU-organic certification at point of sale; no MSG/additives in core line
Market demandStrong among Western chefs and organic/clean-label consumers
How to source itBrewery -> Japanese specialty exporters (TOIRO, The Japanese Pantry, Market Hall) -> US/EU gourmet distributors -> retail/restaurants.
Verified sourceshttps://toirokitchen.com/products/organic-nama-soy-sauce-by-yamaki-jozo; https://chefshop.com/Yamaki-Jozo-Organic-Shoyu-Soy-Sauce-P10364.aspx
MakerYamaki Jozo Co., Ltd.
OriginJapan (Kamikawa, Saitama Prefecture)
CategorySeasonings / Soy Sauce
Available inUnited States, Canada, United Kingdom +2 more
HandlingAmbient
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2103.10
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