At a glance
- Japanese name
- ヒゲタ醤油株式会社
- Established
- 1616
- Location
- Choshi, Chiba
- English support
- English corporate site
- Export experience
- Asia, US
- Certifications
- FSSC 22000
- Website
- www.higeta.co.jp/english
Editor's scoring
Overall 11/25 (44%)
- English supportLimited
- Export experienceAdequate
- Certification breadthLimited
- MOQ flexibilityLimited
- Lead timeLimited
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About
Founded 1616 in Choshi (Chiba), Higeta Shoyu is one of the original Edo-period koikuchi (dark / standard) soy sauce producers. Now operates as a Kikkoman subsidiary while maintaining independent brand and Choshi heritage production. Substantial OEM presence in retail private-label soy sauce and tsuyu / mentsuyu programmes.
Ingredients offered
- GlossaryRaw material7 suppliers
Wooden-Barrel-Aged Soy Sauce
木桶醤油
Kioke-fermented soy sauce is brewed in traditional Japanese cedar barrels (kioke, 木桶), some of which are over 100 years old and carry resident microbial communities. Most modern commercial soy sauce uses stainless-steel tanks; kioke production has contracted to a small number of specialist breweries concentrated in Shōdoshima, Yuasa, and Chiba.
Shōdoshima (Kagawa), Chiba (Noda / Chōshi) +2MOQ 200–1000 L (tank batch) / 20–100 L (bottled)
FAQ about Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd.
Q. What does Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd. produce?
Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd. is listed on this platform with 1 ingredient for overseas B2B sourcing. Their listed categories include food ingredients. Examples include Wooden-Barrel-Aged Soy Sauce.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd. official site
Q. Where is Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd. located, and how does that affect shipping?
Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd. is based in Choshi, Chiba, Japan (established 1616). 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.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
- Industry knowledge — Japanese export logistics
Industry-knowledge claim — not yet pinned to a single primary source
Q. Does Higeta 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.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What certifications and export experience does Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd. have?
Higeta Shoyu Co., Ltd. holds FSSC 22000. They have prior export experience (markets served include: Asia, US).
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — sourcing platform manufacturer record
Q. What's the inquiry process for Higeta 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 Higeta 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.
Sources
- OEM JAPAN — buyer guide
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Last updated: 2026-05-05