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Koshu miso (甲州味噌, Kōshū miso) is a regional miso associated with Yamanashi Prefecture in central Japan. In its traditional form, producers ferment soybeans with both rice koji and barley koji in the same batch, which gives the paste ...

Sake begins with a quiet transformation inside a grain of rice. That transformation has a name: koji. So what is koji in sake brewing? Koji is steamed rice grown with a special mold, Aspergillus oryzae. The mold spreads through each grai...

This article will explain a traditional Japanese food called Sagohachi duke. We’ll look at what it is, where it comes from, and even find a place where you can try it. The simplicity and health benefits of this fermented dish have made i...

Today, we would like to introduce you to a traditional Japanese fermented food called "Shio Koji." Shio Koji has been a part of Japanese cuisine for a long time, and it is known for its ability to enhance flavors and bring out the delici...

This article will explain a traditional Japanese food called Sagohachi duke. We’ll look at what it is, where it comes from, and even find a place where you can try it. The simplicity and health benefits of this fermented dish have made i...

Sake begins with a quiet transformation inside a grain of rice. That transformation has a name: koji. So what is koji in sake brewing? Koji is steamed rice grown with a special mold, Aspergillus oryzae. The mold spreads through each grai...

Today, we would like to introduce you to a traditional Japanese fermented food called "Shio Koji." Shio Koji has been a part of Japanese cuisine for a long time, and it is known for its ability to enhance flavors and bring out the delici...