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SWEET SOY SAUCE FROM KYUSHU
Why Is Kyushu
Soy Sauce Sweet?
A TASTE ROOTED IN KYUSHU
Every drop reflects Kyushu's local tastes and food traditions.
01 WHAT IS KYUSYU SOY SAUCE?
A Rich, Mellow Soy Sauce Born in Kyushu.
LOCAL TASTE, LOCAL STORY
Sweet, But So Much More.
Kyushu soy sauce is known for its regional sweetness. But its flavor is more complex than simply being sweet.
Gentle sweetness and rich depth balance the saltiness and umami of soy sauce, complementing fish, meat, rice, and simmered dishes.
A FLAVOR PASSED DOWN
Local Flavors Begin at the Table.
Soy sauce varies across Japan. Local ingredients, brewing methods, cuisine, and taste preferences have shaped its regional character.
Founded in Kumamoto in 1869, Fundodai continues to craft flavors inspired by the tastes of Kyushu.
02 WHY IS IT SWEET?
THE REASON BEHIND THE SWEETNESS
There Is More Than One Reason.
Kyushu soy sauce's sweetness has no single origin. It reflects local tastes, food traditions, and generations of brewing expertise.
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Local Preference for Sweetness
A Natural Match for Seafood
Unique Blends from Each Brewery
Kyushu's cuisine often combines sweetness and umami, from simmered dishes to regional specialties. Soy sauce has evolved to complement these flavors.
With sashimi and sushi, its sweetness balances rich seafood flavors and softens the saltiness of soy sauce.
Kyushu-style soy sauces are often made by blending brewed soy sauce with sugars or sweeteners. Each brewery creates its own balance of sweetness, richness, and saltiness.
Fundodai's Moromi Fermentation House
Fermentation Creates Umami and Aroma.
Gentle sweetness creates Kyushu's signature mellow flavor.
Microbial cultures preserved since our founding help create Fundodai's distinctive flavor.
NOT JUST SWEET
Sweetness Brings Flavors Together.
Sweet soy sauce balances saltiness and umami with gentle sweetness. It pairs beautifully with rich fish, freshly cooked rice, and savory simmered dishes.
Mellow × Rich × Umami
03 PERFECT PAIRING
Perfect Pairings for Sweet Soy Sauce.
SWEETNESS MEETS UMAMI
Dip, drizzle, or simmer. Use it like regular soy sauce to add gentle sweetness and bring flavors together.
Sashimi & Sushi
Perfect with rich fish like yellowtail, amberjack, and tuna. Its sweetness enhances their flavor.
Also Great with Basashi (Horse Sashimi)
01 / TUKERU
Simmered & Glazed Dishes
Adds mellow sweetness and a beautiful glaze to chicken, fish, and root vegetables, with less added sugar or mirin.
02 / NIRU
03 / KAKERU
Eggs, Rice & Tofu
Drizzle over rice with raw egg or chilled tofu to enhance their delicate flavors.
AND MORE
｜ Grilled Rice Balls ｜ Sweet & Savory Stir-Fried Meat ｜ Sukiyaki ｜ Simmered Fish
KYUSHU SOY SAUCE Q&A
KYUSHU SOY SAUCE Q&A
よくある質問
04 PRODUCT LINEUP
Find Your Perfect Balance of Sweetness & Richness.
SWEETNESS MEETS UMAMI
Discover our range of Kyushu soy sauces. Start by dipping and find your favorite flavor.
STANDARD
Kyushu Umakuchi Soy Sauce
Mild, mellow sweetness for everyday cooking.
RICH & SWEET
Rich & Sweet Kyushu Soy Sauce
A rich, thick sweetness made with Japanese akazake.
PREMIUM
Heisei Premium Sweet Soy Sauce
Rich, refined sweetness that pairs beautifully with meat.
A TASTE OF KYUSHU
Bring the Flavors of Kumamoto to Your Table.
Founded in Kumamoto in 1869. Continuing to craft flavors loved by our community.