Oka-san's explanation was very easy to understand, It was full of surprises to learn about the different types of soy sauce and that different regions prefer different types of soy sauce! It was also great to be able to actually taste and compare the different types of soy sauce! I was especially interested in the re-finishing soy sauce, which is especially popular in the Izumo area, and I learned that it is dark in color and has double the flavor, but is low in salt content! Also, the picture-story show of the process of making soy sauce and the cute illustrations made me feel familiar with the process!

We had the privilege of spending a truly special time there—listening to the crackling sounds of fermentation coming from the wooden barrels, tasting raw soy sauce before it was pasteurized, and even trying our hand at stirring the mixture. While “fermentation” is currently in the spotlight, this was a wonderful opportunity to rediscover the depth of soy sauce making, a tradition that has been passed down in Japan for generations. I look forward to incorporating these authentic products—crafted with such care and dedication—into my daily meals and continuing to support this tradition.

I learned a lot about sashimi soy sauce and got to taste it, so I had a really enjoyable time. Thank you very much.

The cheerful shop owner explained the different types of soy sauce to me. He interacted with me with such enthusiasm—it reminded me of elementary school classes—that it made me feel nostalgic. The soy sauce I actually tasted had a different flavor from the kind sold at supermarkets in my hometown, and I realized just how much variety there is in soy sauce. I left the shop briefly to grab lunch, then returned to Okamoriichiro Shoten to try the soy sauce ice cream. When I walked back in, the owner greeted me with “Welcome back!” and shared stories about the shop and gave me advice on visiting Izumo Taisha—it really made me feel the warmth of human connection. The ice cream had a caramel-like flavor and was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for this experience.

The careful and humorous explanations made it fun to understand how soy sauce is made and the differences between various types of soy sauce. The picture-story show was also wonderful. Finally, we were able to take a tour inside a soy sauce brewery, which was a very satisfying experience. Thank you very much! Sashimi soy sauce is so delicious that I would like to buy it again when it runs out.