Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd.

ヒガシマル醤油株式会社

At a glance

Japanese name: ヒガシマル醤油株式会社
Established: 1666
Location: Tatsuno, Hyogo
English support: English corporate site
Export experience: Asia, EU, US
Certifications: FSSC 22000, ISO 22000
Website: www.higashimaru.co.jp/english

Editor's scoring

Overall 13/25 (52%)

English supportLimited
Export experienceStrong
Certification breadthAdequate
MOQ flexibilityLimited
Lead timeLimited

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About

Founded 1666 in Tatsuno (Hyogo), Higashimaru Shoyu is the dominant producer of usukuchi (light) soy sauce — the Kansai-cuisine standard. Operates substantial industrial-scale fermentation in Tatsuno (the recognised heritage origin of usukuchi shōyu). Major OEM partner for Kansai-style retail private-label soy sauce and increasingly for Western fusion soy-sauce programmes.

Ingredients offered

Usukuchi Shōyu (Light Soy Sauce)
薄口醤油
2 suppliers
Raw material
Light-coloured Japanese soy sauce, distinct from the dominant koikuchi (standard dark) shōyu. Tatsuno (Hyogo) is the recognised heritage origin since the 16th century. Higashimaru Shoyu (founded 1666 in Tatsuno) anchors industrial production. Distinguished from koikuchi by lighter colour (achieved via shorter aging and added amazake-style sweet rice ferment), saltier profile, and use in Kansai-style cuisine for ingredient-colour preservation. Distinct from existing soy-sauce-kioke entry (which is a kioke-fermented heritage variant).
Hyogo (Tatsuno)MOQ 10–100 L; 1–10 L specialty

FAQ about Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd.

Q. What does Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. produce?

Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Usukuchi Shōyu (Light Soy Sauce).

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Q. Where is Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?

Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. is based in Tatsuno, Hyogo, Japan (established 1666). Most Japanese manufacturers ship internationally via Tokyo, Osaka, or Yokohama ports; expect 4–8 weeks typical lead time for production and 2–4 weeks for ocean freight to North America/Europe.

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Q. Does Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. support overseas buyers in English?

Yes. English corporate site Initial inquiries are routed through OEM JAPAN's operator team to ensure clear specification handoff.

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Q. What certifications and export experience does Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. have?

Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. holds FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Asia, EU, US).

Sources

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Q. What's the inquiry process for Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd.?

Submit an inquiry through OEM JAPAN's form on this page describing your target product, target market, MOQ, and timeline. The operator team verifies the inquiry, contacts Higashimaru Shoyu Co., Ltd. on your behalf, and returns with availability, pricing, lead time, and required documentation. There is no direct fee for buyers using this matching service.

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Last updated: 2026-05-05