The story of Japan’s Hatcho miso, from battle rations for samurais to hotel cocktails

The story of Japan’s Hatcho miso, from battle rations for samurais to hotel cocktails

In a city once ruled by fierce samurai, where landmarks whisper the deeds of legendary warriors and dramatic battles, another story also began: that of Hatcho miso. Nagoya has a centuries-old tradition of making Hatcho miso, a paste-like Japanese seasoning based on a local recipe and using special techniques. The Sengoku period, a tumultuous era … Read more

Japan betting on ‘fermentation tourism’ with tours of sake, miso and soy sauce factories

Japan betting on ‘fermentation tourism’ with tours of sake, miso and soy sauce factories

Manufacturers of miso paste and soy sauce widely produced in Japan’s central region are betting on inbound tourists having a yen for Japanese fermented foods and the rich traditions of Japanese cuisine. More foreign visitors are taking tours of factories dedicated to the production of soybean paste, said to have been a favourite of the … Read more