The history of Seigen Miso Co., Ltd. began in the second year of Kanei (1625). Founded in Utsunomiya during the reign of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu in the early Edo period, we have continued to preserve the tradition and innovation of fermented foods for 400 years. Since its founding, we have been proud of "being made by people" and have been putting our heart and soul into the production of fermented foods such as miso. Miso, which is an essential part of the Japanese dining table, is the crystallization of Japanese wisdom with a history of 1,300 years and is our precious asset. Even as the times change, the human activity of living with the help of microorganisms remains the same. Seigen hopes to utilize the power of fermentation in modern life and deliver the original taste and health of food to each person every day.
The reason for launching the brand was to pass on the fermentation techniques and spirit that our predecessors had continued to preserve to the next generation. Even in today's world of mass production and efficiency, it is not easy to protect "live miso". However, they spare, sparing no effort and using local Tochigi soybeans, rice, and pure water to maximize the power of koji to create miso with a complex and deep flavor. Seigen's miso is unheated and alcohol-free, and we continue to be committed to delivering it "alive".
What we want to achieve is not just the provision of food, but the inheritance and development of fermentation culture. Through miso classes, lectures on fermented foods, and participation in local events, we widely communicate the appeal of fermentation and its health benefits. We hope that Seigen's miso and fermented foods will help families reunite and live a healthy life, and we will continue to take on challenges.