shoyu– tag –

Many people visit Shodoshima for olive trees and sea views. Yet I always think about a different treasure. It is Shodoshima soy sauce, also called Shodoshima shoyu. This island-made soy sauce tastes deep, calm, and surprisingly alive. If...

Introduction: The Cornerstone of Japanese Cuisine Japanese soy sauce, otherwise referred to as "shoyu," is a pivotal fermented condiment that cooks regard as a fundamental element of Japanese culinary culture. This condiment is not merel...

Introduction: The Cornerstone of Japanese Cuisine Japanese soy sauce, otherwise referred to as "shoyu," is a pivotal fermented condiment that cooks regard as a fundamental element of Japanese culinary culture. This condiment is not merel...

Many people visit Shodoshima for olive trees and sea views. Yet I always think about a different treasure. It is Shodoshima soy sauce, also called Shodoshima shoyu. This island-made soy sauce tastes deep, calm, and surprisingly alive. If...