How Soy Sauce Has Been Made in Japan for Over 220 Years - Handmade

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  • Опубліковано 1 тра 2024
  • Masatsugu Fueki uses the same traditional practice of making soy sauce that his predecessors used at Japan’s Fueki Syoyu Brewing over 220 years ago. Fueki takes us through the factory and the multi-step natural brewing process which only uses three ingredients - soybeans, flour, and salt.
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  • @c0mmenter1
    @c0mmenter1 3 роки тому +1015

    The look of pride on his face at the end when holding his bottle. His expression does not need words.

    • @Pammellam
      @Pammellam 3 роки тому +14

      And that bottle he is holding is not even their premium product! The one he is holding costs under ¥700. It is their lower salt version, not their premium product. The premium product costs ¥2160 for 600 mL. 4-5 times more than the lower salt version. shop.kinbue.jp/?pid=132202509

    • @Pitusha
      @Pitusha 3 роки тому +1

      @@Pammellam I want to try those artisanal shoyu so much...

    • @TehMillionkill
      @TehMillionkill 3 роки тому +9

      2160 JPY ≈ 21 USD, for those wondering

    • @Pammellam
      @Pammellam 3 роки тому +8

      @@TehMillionkill ::: I use soy sauce on a daily basis. Japanese families use a lot of soy sauce on a daily basis. It’s like salt, something you need to live. And I buy a naturally brewed one here in Japan, similar to what he makes, which is aged 2 years, a really tasty soy sauce from a 170 year old company which costs 0.45 per mL - not their premium product, but very good indeed. Kikkoman, the basic, industrial, famous in the whole world soy sauce costs 0.46 per mL for their basic brand.
      His low salt version costs 1.13 per mL and his premium version is 3.6 per mL, making his products on the pricy side. The average family would use a lot of soy sauce every day and an average housewife would find it too expensive to use on a daily basis.
      I am going to buy his premium product one time to try it. But maybe not on a regular basis.

    • @davec3651
      @davec3651 3 роки тому +5

      It is a gift not just to oneself but to others to take pride in what you do.

  • @RobertFredieirobby054
    @RobertFredieirobby054 3 роки тому +4851

    That look at the end when he hold that bottle of his product, he was so proud. I had to salute him, I literally salute the guy

  • @Liquid_Mike
    @Liquid_Mike 3 роки тому +860

    This is exactly why "Made in Japan" is a sought-after label on products. They take their work extremely seriously and it shows in their craftsmanship whether it's tools, foods, etc.

    • @StillAliveAndKicking_
      @StillAliveAndKicking_ 2 роки тому +14

      Very true.

    • @iamthefuss934
      @iamthefuss934 2 роки тому +3

      They also die early idiot. America forever!

    • @BatCountryAdventures
      @BatCountryAdventures 2 роки тому +72

      @@iamthefuss934 Erm... Japanese are the longest living people on average. You can argue that they are more susceptible to work related illnesses but once you are past that, their diet allows for incredible longevity.

    • @Thorge007
      @Thorge007 2 роки тому +25

      @@iamthefuss934 obvious troll

    • @editionx2576
      @editionx2576 2 роки тому +2

      China : Hold my chopsticks

  • @nikeecalunsag
    @nikeecalunsag 2 роки тому +179

    Japan is so technologically advance and traditionally grounded at the same time that it is so amazing to see their culture collide the past, present, and future.

    • @bluefootedboobie1893
      @bluefootedboobie1893 9 місяців тому

      The west is the same way. It's just been largely perverted by the Jewish Bolsheviks and their cold hearted beliefs to the point this kind of stuff isn't glorified.

    • @noahheyl3571
      @noahheyl3571 3 місяці тому +1

      Beautifully Said.

    • @SadieGu
      @SadieGu 3 місяці тому

      Soy sauce is from china dating back to 2200 years, please check your facts

  • @ahadsajid7116
    @ahadsajid7116 3 роки тому +1953

    This guy seems so passionate about his heritage and craft, absolutely love it. Bless him. Also, now I know how soy sauce is made.

    • @clutchbleach2057
      @clutchbleach2057 3 роки тому +9

      From the states I am seriously considering moving just because of the care that is put into every craft. Absolute respect from me

    • @clutchbleach2057
      @clutchbleach2057 3 роки тому +2

      @Betty Jentry Ya it's gotta bad in the states. Find what you love and screw everything else

    • @npetersen57
      @npetersen57 3 роки тому

      Agreed I love this guy

    • @haijiazhu3148
      @haijiazhu3148 3 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/bat3fNiD-0A/v-deo.html

    • @user-dw4ji5qq5k
      @user-dw4ji5qq5k 3 роки тому +1

      @Paul Reed Smith its pretty well known that Japanese work culture is bad

  • @KantusKid
    @KantusKid 3 роки тому +119

    One thing I admire about the Japanese is their attention to detail and the pride in their work.

    • @jmc2567
      @jmc2567 3 роки тому +2

      Thats two things,lol,but yes you are right,Chinese are the same,we have so much to learn,,,speaking for myself anyway,best wishes to all,frm,Auckland,New Zealand

  • @taipeipersonality
    @taipeipersonality 3 роки тому +1129

    Me at minute 1: “Three ingredients? Wonder if I can make my own...”
    Me at minute 3: “No, idiot. You can’t.”

    • @Runovaris
      @Runovaris 3 роки тому +46

      You can, just not the way he did it (with big-ass machinery) - It'll take a long time and some patience, but it's quite simple otherwise. There are many tutorials online on how to make homemade soy sauce. If you have the means of doing so, I'd encourage you to try if it's something that interests you!
      Another really good ingredient to make alongside soy sauce is miso paste. Also very simple.

    • @viveksapkota6143
      @viveksapkota6143 3 роки тому +4

      Same here😂😂

    • @mikepthekangaroo7596
      @mikepthekangaroo7596 3 роки тому +72

      I started making my own 2 years ago for dinner. In the meantime I got married, had two kids, made it through COVID, lost my job and house. Now the four of us are living in our car. But we’re looking forward to that soy sauce.

    • @cosachevere7136
      @cosachevere7136 3 роки тому

      You can.Before this method, existed a traditional way, hand made, artisanal.

    • @flywingscamelurine4290
      @flywingscamelurine4290 3 роки тому +2

      @@mikepthekangaroo7596 hope you all the best🙏🙏🙏

  • @trilbywilby7826
    @trilbywilby7826 3 роки тому +90

    7:47 "That's why we consider this the most important element, our treasure and our heart." Imagine a businessman saying that! If only more people in business would feel this way. God bless this man. What a sweet soul.

    • @BatCountryAdventures
      @BatCountryAdventures 2 роки тому +5

      I think some alcohol brewers say the same about their whiskey/wine barrels. Same with cheese makers and meat curers about how their microbes are local and you can't get them anywhere else on earth.
      It's nice have a bit of heritage when you go above the mass produced products.

    • @agp11001
      @agp11001 2 роки тому +6

      @@BatCountryAdventures Bakers, too. Talk to any old-school baker about his sourdough starter and they'll talk about it as if it were a member of the family.

    • @BatCountryAdventures
      @BatCountryAdventures 2 роки тому +1

      @@agp11001 Tis true that!

  • @Liight21
    @Liight21 3 роки тому +1400

    When you see someone with a white towel wrapped around their head, expect it to be a top tier.

    • @calvin5541
      @calvin5541 3 роки тому +90

      In America we have hair nets, in Japan they have white towels. Much cooler looking

    • @adamrodgers9175
      @adamrodgers9175 3 роки тому +13

      It's the same in labour jobs. White hats are people getting paid more than you.

    • @Skoomz
      @Skoomz 3 роки тому +31

      @@adamrodgers9175 what? That's not what he was referring to

    • @amberslahlize7961
      @amberslahlize7961 3 роки тому +3

      @@calvin5541 I think it might be more comfortable...but I don't know really because I never tried to wear one for 8 hour shifts.

    • @amberslahlize7961
      @amberslahlize7961 3 роки тому +3

      @@Skoomz But he is still correct, the color of apparel indicates not only skill but how much "money" is made...red indicates loss, black indicates gain (that's why it's Black Friday, not White Friday).
      Notice he also wears black. In my old job they gave black coats to only some members.
      My guess is Japan might have a similar system.

  • @jin0075
    @jin0075 3 роки тому +702

    True passion can be heard in someone's voice. He's so passionate.

    • @clxma
      @clxma 3 роки тому +5

      That's what she said.

    • @jaskaran-ll3xk
      @jaskaran-ll3xk 3 роки тому +3

      Is that because he speaks in japense ?

    • @jaskaran-ll3xk
      @jaskaran-ll3xk 3 роки тому +1

      @@clxma lol 😂

    • @bla50085
      @bla50085 3 роки тому +3

      it is because he is japanese...

    • @bobthetomato7005
      @bobthetomato7005 3 роки тому +4

      I feel like with the Japanese episodes on this channel they all are

  • @samcarroll7359
    @samcarroll7359 3 роки тому +515

    The amount of mold he has eaten.. this man is immortal

  • @NStalgia070
    @NStalgia070 3 роки тому +317

    Its amazing how the Japanese make their work look like art. Very passionate, disciplined with strong sense of tradition.

    • @sucrilhossuquito6102
      @sucrilhossuquito6102 3 роки тому +8

      U know italian traditions about food? french? in the usa dont traditions but the rest of world yes

    • @NStalgia070
      @NStalgia070 3 роки тому +34

      @@sucrilhossuquito6102 then talk about it on a video about the west. This is about Japanese soy sauce. 🙄

    • @gsofficial
      @gsofficial 3 роки тому +7

      The flipside is an unwillingness to change, to improve, and to take risks. This is why so many Japanese companies hire Western CEOs.

    • @lucashell2619
      @lucashell2619 3 роки тому +6

      @@gsofficial Do you think this company has not changed and improved their goods, factory, business?
      Also some of them hire western CEO cuz they need a person who knows how businesses are done in the West, besides the language barriers. The companies that hire Western CEO are only a part of big ones doing their business globally.

    • @gsofficial
      @gsofficial 3 роки тому

      @@lucashell2619 that isn't why.

  • @EthnHDmlle
    @EthnHDmlle 3 роки тому +1250

    This guy is really passionate. When everyone leaves the brewery, he bathes in the tanks.

    • @Axeman369
      @Axeman369 3 роки тому +7

      defo

    • @enmarzuqi
      @enmarzuqi 3 роки тому +5

      Thats pretty funny

    • @jamesholcombe435
      @jamesholcombe435 3 роки тому +57

      It gives it flava

    • @mike3963
      @mike3963 3 роки тому +54

      So the ball sweat is the salt. Perfect ingredient 😌

    • @tomascali1817
      @tomascali1817 3 роки тому +5

      @@mike3963 the best part indeed👌🏾

  • @jerga2002
    @jerga2002 3 роки тому +312

    He looks so honest, proud and restrained. His passion is expressed on his eyes and and smile. A craft in this time of industral everything

    • @ejmtv3
      @ejmtv3 2 роки тому +1

      You mean being Japanese.

    • @picklejuice500g
      @picklejuice500g 2 роки тому +1

      Sums up japanese craftsmanship

  • @stanamilanovich3956
    @stanamilanovich3956 3 роки тому +47

    He's such a sweetheart! I love the care, knowlege, and real love he puts into his work. Wonderful!

  • @speedyloka2349
    @speedyloka2349 3 роки тому +113

    I love how he’s just casually eating some of the ingredients

    • @treyvonnecarter8908
      @treyvonnecarter8908 3 роки тому +15

      And at the last step he said it was time to taste it and I was like... You've been tasting it at every step 🤣💖 I would too though. I want to taste it before it gets crushed by it's own weight, the solid form.

    • @Mikey_2_Times
      @Mikey_2_Times 3 роки тому +13

      I just find it hilarious he uses the same finger the entire video and doesn’t use a spoon or something lol

    • @RagbagMcShag
      @RagbagMcShag 2 роки тому +13

      some? all of them lmao. The bacteria on his finger is probably also a key ingredient

    • @thisnthat7760
      @thisnthat7760 2 роки тому +8

      That means it's safe to eat by humans not like those "products" which their owners refuses to eat.

  • @cjpye232
    @cjpye232 3 роки тому +4589

    I feel like he's saying more than what the subtitles are giving us lol

    • @savethesnails9608
      @savethesnails9608 3 роки тому +42

      @@sirphew4941 no

    • @johnster02
      @johnster02 3 роки тому +366

      it doesn’t translate over lol! too complicated and too many words and qualities we don’t use in english

    • @clanpsi
      @clanpsi 3 роки тому +349

      I thought it was a pretty good translation. They didn't leave out anything notable.

    • @botski8611
      @botski8611 3 роки тому +80

      It’s just a simplified version lol

    • @bongmoon2343
      @bongmoon2343 3 роки тому +136

      It’s because sometimes in other languages they say words longer and shorter then the ones in English

  • @sdfpcplay9392
    @sdfpcplay9392 3 роки тому +820

    Me: sipping my cheap ass hydrolysed soybean soy sauce in tears knowing that I've never known the true soy sauce experience

    • @jturner1774
      @jturner1774 3 роки тому +35

      sdfpc please at least get yourself some Kikkoman dude!

    • @anastaciafang270
      @anastaciafang270 3 роки тому +13

      You should go to Whole Foods and get their 365 Organic Shoyu. The best soy sauce ever better than Kikkoman.

    • @jturner1774
      @jturner1774 3 роки тому +33

      @@anastaciafang270 not everyone lives in a country with Whole Foods. Kikkoman is more internationally available

    • @ninagoldiloks
      @ninagoldiloks 3 роки тому +10

      Nama Shoyu...on line
      Health food co-ops too
      You'll kick Kikkoman under the bed
      Real talk.
      Enjoy

    • @lordfrostdraken
      @lordfrostdraken 3 роки тому +6

      Me too, now im going to find some authentic stuff and try it

  • @reemeroma2156
    @reemeroma2156 3 роки тому +2

    No shortcuts, no bs, pure art. Pure food.

  • @filypefx
    @filypefx Рік тому +3

    Dedication, sweat, soul, etc. that people put on their craft o maintain rich things like this, need to be treasured, honored and celebrated.

  • @Blablablarandomguy
    @Blablablarandomguy 3 роки тому +428

    7:45 This is very mind blowing, that he said that the yeast on the walls of the containers were unique the heart of their enterprise. Imagine having a symbiotic relationship with the yeast on the walls of your containers, maintaining that for hundreds of years, feeding and breeding them and reaping the economic and real world livelihood benefits of the symbiosis. Kinda blew my mind open in a new way.

    • @parpankyrthhenryr.5646
      @parpankyrthhenryr.5646 3 роки тому +9

      I read that toooooo fast

    • @ninagoldiloks
      @ninagoldiloks 3 роки тому +1

      Absolutely fantastic. yes
      A labor of luv
      Ahhh, tradition!

    • @Cumflavoredredbull
      @Cumflavoredredbull 3 роки тому

      Yo im really dawg chill

    • @lordfrostdraken
      @lordfrostdraken 3 роки тому +10

      Hmm, this comment is satisfying to read.

    • @AsloAso
      @AsloAso 3 роки тому +3

      Women do become one with the yeast they create within the walls of their ..... when they don’t regularly clean down there.

  • @angryjunato1972
    @angryjunato1972 3 роки тому +500

    ngl when he dipped his finger in the 3 year old soy barrel and ate it ,my soul left my body for a while.this man has passion and 3 year old soybeans aint stopping him

    • @vahgarimo9864
      @vahgarimo9864 3 роки тому +88

      Old does not equal rotten

    • @mr.lapineapple168
      @mr.lapineapple168 3 роки тому +85

      If you do the fermentation right, I’m sure it’s safe to eat. It’s like aging meat...

    • @NickyNightShine
      @NickyNightShine 3 роки тому +90

      No one has died from drinking 12 year old whisky

    • @Nothing-zw3yd
      @Nothing-zw3yd 3 роки тому +64

      @@NickyNightShine Not right away, anyway.

    • @jaketwigg1065
      @jaketwigg1065 3 роки тому +6

      @@mr.lapineapple168 I think the issue is other people are going to consume the soy sauce he just dipped his finger in.

  • @yrodro
    @yrodro 3 роки тому +2

    It's not only the pride. The refinement and clarity of enunciation bely a master craftsman in control of the presentation as much as the process itself. Hats off.

  • @The_Horizon
    @The_Horizon 3 роки тому +1396

    *accidently falls in it*

  • @arminlee1477
    @arminlee1477 3 роки тому +1624

    Simple he says, then has a whole ass rocket ship producing soy sauce.

    • @Antifa-USA
      @Antifa-USA 3 роки тому +123

      This guy cares more about soy sauce than my dad cares about me lol

    • @jaredpowell7398
      @jaredpowell7398 3 роки тому +44

      @@Antifa-USA this one hit too close to home

    • @Antifa-USA
      @Antifa-USA 3 роки тому +11

      @@jaredpowell7398 can you be my dad ? Lol

    • @Axeman369
      @Axeman369 3 роки тому +3

      @@Antifa-USA hahahaha same

    • @samuelt9609
      @samuelt9609 3 роки тому +2

      Haha

  • @ETin6666
    @ETin6666 3 роки тому +221

    5:37 That sounds like something you would say after getting caught eating the soybeans

    • @RC-gk1ve
      @RC-gk1ve 3 роки тому +27

      Thought so too, bahaha. He even stuttered at the end which makes it look like he's in a hurry to explain.

    • @Hersonrock12
      @Hersonrock12 3 роки тому +2

      hahahahahhahaa
      Take my like and leave

    • @camiepotatopattie8754
      @camiepotatopattie8754 3 роки тому +8

      I think he was stuttering because it didn’t taste good

    • @captainatlanta
      @captainatlanta 3 роки тому +2

      RIGHT HAHAHAHAHAHA

    • @kedoodlean
      @kedoodlean 3 роки тому +1

      😂

  • @doctoredclaw7951
    @doctoredclaw7951 3 роки тому +9

    This is something humanity has lost over most of the world. Pride in you work is becoming a thing of legend.

    • @frankodilon5807
      @frankodilon5807 2 роки тому +1

      Now everyone is just thinking of money, cheap and drug money

  • @georgecosminlezeu9547
    @georgecosminlezeu9547 3 роки тому +4

    Love this man. Love every traditional recipe! Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @clanpsi
    @clanpsi 3 роки тому +214

    It's in my prefecture and they offer tours! It's actually within the Koedo traditional buildings area of Kawagoe. Thanks for the heads up!

    • @cemahhere4963
      @cemahhere4963 3 роки тому +5

      I want to try the soy sauce! Where can i buy it thooo?

    • @philortiz7519
      @philortiz7519 2 роки тому +1

      Ship some to Texas. So passionately made and presented.

    • @antoinettemalone2212
      @antoinettemalone2212 2 роки тому +1

      I bought a bottle of that Japanese Shoyu on Amazon & it proved to be worth the U.S.$32.00 (¥3,469) I paid for. The flavor was rich, bold-yet-mellow. ARIGATOU GOZAIMASHITA, OISHII DESU NE!!!

  • @JabrielMcIntosh
    @JabrielMcIntosh 3 роки тому +347

    Me after the first three minutes "this can't get anymore complicated"
    Boy was I wrong...

  • @MrSonnyfy
    @MrSonnyfy 3 роки тому +92

    At the end when he says that he's worried about losing traditional Japanese local taste, why don't they market overseas? I know plenty of people would be interested in a "traditional" shoyu sauce

    • @joshuijsman3572
      @joshuijsman3572 3 роки тому +1

      hahaha

    • @qzg7857
      @qzg7857 3 роки тому +3

      Maybe cause he would sell it only to weebs? This soy sauce is identical to one you can buy in your local shop. Just buy little more expensive one. His would be 5 times more expensive. I like his spirit but it is exactly ordinary soy sauce

    • @userequaltoNull
      @userequaltoNull 3 роки тому +55

      @@qzg7857 Probably isn't. Food is complicated, and the difference betwern high quality and ordinary is almost always very high. This is especially the case with ferments and cured foods, as there are so many variables that so heavily impact the final product.
      But you probably don't care about that.

    • @rudolphderainbow8625
      @rudolphderainbow8625 3 роки тому +15

      @@qzg7857 The taste is different for most countries. In my country, the soy sauce is bitter and bit "clouded" but salty, meanwhile Japanese soy sauce is clear, salty, and don't leave bitter taste in mouth. I've also tried Malaysian soy sauce (salty, a bit watery, a bit sweet but not bitter) and it's different from my country's and Japanese soy sauce.

    • @chicolittle5409
      @chicolittle5409 3 роки тому +22

      @@qzg7857 Are you really that stupid? Do you think that the soy sauce that you buy at Walmart has been fermenting for three years?

  • @davidb1412
    @davidb1412 3 роки тому

    I love to see people passionate about what they do. You can tell, this guy just loves this product and the heritage that is involved in doing it the slow way.

  • @vulkan1797
    @vulkan1797 3 роки тому +81

    The sheer dedication has me in awe...very long and tedious process and you can tell that guy is a perfectionist...hats off to japanese people

    • @we2e2ew65
      @we2e2ew65 3 роки тому +10

      Yes, he is not doing it for short-term profits, but sees it as a continuation of heritage. He is a noble man with a purpose.

  • @usmclongrangebrainsurgeon
    @usmclongrangebrainsurgeon 3 роки тому +80

    I love the passion the Japanese people have for EVERYTHING!! Such a beautiful culture

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 роки тому +17

      I think it starts with letting people have pride in what they do, whereas in the US a lot of people find out what the job pays and looks down on some professions.

    • @jacktrevino1108
      @jacktrevino1108 3 роки тому +1

      I fear for Japan's future. Did you catch the part where the wooden vats they ferment the stuff in is such a dying craft that they can only find 50 of them in the ENTIRETY of their country? Countries must never forget that they need themselves first before selling themselves out to cheap foreign solutions but more than likely, they will switch to some cheaper solution or go under in the next 50-100 years (seems like long, but put it in the context of a generation)

  • @chaosdogma4259
    @chaosdogma4259 2 роки тому +2

    I admire his dedication to his job and his love for good food.

  • @joysk2
    @joysk2 3 роки тому +3

    The combination of both modern machine and ancient techniques to make this soya sauce is truly remarkable

  • @jquintosfootgolf4735
    @jquintosfootgolf4735 3 роки тому +255

    Imagine being the first dude to figure out this whole process thousands of years ago and trying to explain it to the rest of your tribe. They'd think you're some sort of wizard. Or just crazy.

    • @byron7843
      @byron7843 3 роки тому +27

      It was probably made in generations. Probably started as a simple 1 step recipe, then 2, then 3, then 4, etc and eventually stopped at what we know as soy sauce.

    • @Deady4u
      @Deady4u 3 роки тому +42

      @@byron7843 actually its was probably some dude that left his soybeans out too long but tried it anyways and thought it tasted good

    • @OhioPaulDE
      @OhioPaulDE 3 роки тому +17

      @@Deady4u Same with discovering alcohol. Some guy consumed fermented fruit. Bingo bango.

    • @GlennTillema
      @GlennTillema 3 роки тому +4

      @@OhioPaulDE I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't humans observing animals getting drunk on rotting fruit. There are a lot of UA-cam videos showing monkeys and such getting smashed off of it.

    • @bear2507
      @bear2507 3 роки тому +2

      A wizard for making a sauce? What kind of dimension do you live in.

  • @nhovyjann
    @nhovyjann 3 роки тому +750

    We take our soy sauce for granted. Jeezus. Imma buy this mans sauce now.

    • @doggocapitano
      @doggocapitano 3 роки тому +19

      Can you tell me where to get it?

    • @ChesterAyos
      @ChesterAyos 3 роки тому +31

      Pause

    • @Lysdexis
      @Lysdexis 3 роки тому +8

      Amazon

    • @jerryzhang2548
      @jerryzhang2548 3 роки тому +2

      We take things for granted because that means that we are progressing.

    • @kevinn_s.3877
      @kevinn_s.3877 3 роки тому +7

      @@ChesterAyos did he stutter 😈😈

  • @sunnibunni9741
    @sunnibunni9741 3 роки тому +1

    I never realized how long it takes. I'm more appreciative than before. Thank you 😁

  • @NeonKue
    @NeonKue 3 роки тому +3

    Crazy to see the dedication and passion put into the process of an every day condiment we casually consume without thinking twice about it.

  • @anirudhkalla1625
    @anirudhkalla1625 3 роки тому +31

    This video is so Japanese man. The passion, the discipline, and the commitment, They’re all there.

  • @aditiamokoginta3407
    @aditiamokoginta3407 3 роки тому +7

    This kind of passion is the reason why no one can beat japanese work ethic 🤣

  • @fatimahviraya432
    @fatimahviraya432 3 роки тому +5

    Amazing, would love to try an aged 3 year one. For industrialised shoyu, instead of at least 3 months, it only took 3 weeks to get to the final product by adding chemicals to hasten the fermentation process. Massive respect for this company.

  • @AAG414
    @AAG414 3 роки тому +7

    that's the perfect blend of modernization and tradition. Truly something you could only find in Japan.

  • @skiran6316
    @skiran6316 3 роки тому +35

    The pride at the end posing with his bottle was so compelling

  • @hien512
    @hien512 3 роки тому +560

    There should be a link in the description so we can buy this soy sauce

    • @vintage1950
      @vintage1950 3 роки тому +125

      www.nishikidori.com/en/brand/71-fueki-shoyu think this is the one

    • @BrandonBradford
      @BrandonBradford 3 роки тому +26

      @@vintage1950 LEGEND

    • @thoughtcrime.techno
      @thoughtcrime.techno 3 роки тому +7

      @@vintage1950 Thanks!

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 роки тому

      There are ages soy sauces on Amazon and they are expensive.

    • @Devileyeswvx
      @Devileyeswvx 3 роки тому +4

      @@vintage1950 thank you , I'll definitely order a few bottles. I love this type of dedication.

  • @Bammer2001
    @Bammer2001 Рік тому

    The person narrating the story definitely deserves a lot of credit and prestige; he speaks with pride and is very accomplished with his work! 😁 Always proud!

  • @felipebrockveld
    @felipebrockveld 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful.
    It is so beautiful that even with machinery they remain loyal to wooden processes.
    Simply amazing.

  • @vintage1950
    @vintage1950 3 роки тому +34

    The barrel room is impressive, wonderful bit of history.

    • @keanureeves6333
      @keanureeves6333 3 роки тому

      This is Keanu Reeves on here reaching out to my fans worldwide. To thank them for the love and support.making out time to chat with few on how they are coping by this pandemic.Hope you’re staying safe ?

  • @eliterry3785
    @eliterry3785 3 роки тому +1

    Watched this whole video and read every word. I was captivated! Fantastic and many thanks for posting!

  • @aetherseraph
    @aetherseraph 2 роки тому +1

    He did such an excellent job of expressing, representing, and communicating the subject matter.
    Excellent work/ thank you for sharing your excellence with us all

  • @RobertFredieirobby054
    @RobertFredieirobby054 3 роки тому +17

    I have a lot of respect to this guy, his passion and dedication is on another level.

  • @Ravagerify
    @Ravagerify 3 роки тому +24

    The respect to the ingredients and final product being displayed is really amazing to watch and to know.. you can see he really loves his work and is very passionate about what he does XD

  • @mapuanakupuna3471
    @mapuanakupuna3471 3 роки тому +3

    He's definitely a MASTER of HIS CRAFT! Very interesting! He did a great job in educating me! Mahalo nui loa Mr. Fueki & Aloha!

  • @carolmckinnon5076
    @carolmckinnon5076 3 роки тому +2

    Love your traditional way Your company is awesome Thank you for your great work

  • @cthulahoops3436
    @cthulahoops3436 3 роки тому +58

    10:08 imagine opening the bathroom stall and seeing that

    • @n0ret82
      @n0ret82 3 роки тому +13

      plenty of opportunity to spot him doing that throughout the video..ur comment made me laugh out loud literally!

    • @LyrikTech
      @LyrikTech 3 роки тому +5

      That's enough internet for today

    • @nightvisiongoggles
      @nightvisiongoggles 3 роки тому +3

      "HOLY CRAP DUDE WHY?!"
      (works for your comment and the image you burned into our heads)

    • @MrDragomere
      @MrDragomere 3 роки тому +2

      I clicked on the timestamp and got an ad of two people meditating lmaooo🤣😂🤣😂🤣

    • @karthikeyan-ii8cc
      @karthikeyan-ii8cc 3 роки тому +2

      Someone should make a video edit that starts with Japan's sewage systems and then add in the finger tasting clip with edited subtitles 😀 😄 😉 😜

  • @DenverEight
    @DenverEight 3 роки тому +9

    Sometimes I miss agricultural manufacturing videos. It was a part of my childhood, seeing the processes of local products being made.

  • @aldrinwilly4383
    @aldrinwilly4383 2 роки тому +2

    One of the reasons I love Japan...They love what they are doing that's why their products have souls coming from passionate masters!!!

  • @Robert-xp4ii
    @Robert-xp4ii 3 роки тому +42

    Nothing but respect for the Japanese culture. They're the most detail oriented people who dedicate themselves to producing the finest quality. It's a shame everyone doesn't believe the way they do.

    • @bluefootedboobie1893
      @bluefootedboobie1893 9 місяців тому

      The west is the same way in places where it hasn't been perverted by Jewish Bolshevikism.

  • @chrispietrzak21
    @chrispietrzak21 3 роки тому +3

    The love the passion...bless this man

  • @JinNOSify
    @JinNOSify 3 роки тому +3

    I love watching how the things I eat are made. Very interesting and makes me feel even more grateful for the things I eat.

  • @neroshin
    @neroshin 3 роки тому +1

    i love features like this because seeing the time and work and process that goes into something as "simple" as soy sauce that people usually take for granted, makes you appreciate it more. Now i want to know how I could make my own soy sauce at home, just to experience the process itself

  • @HRHKamal
    @HRHKamal 3 роки тому +1

    Such pride in the tradition, the craft.
    Must taste amazing

  • @ProHomeCooks
    @ProHomeCooks 3 роки тому +1603

    damn that was awesome, Ive been hoping to make my own soy sauce one of these days and it's great to have a in depth look at the process

    • @GH-uq7wr
      @GH-uq7wr 3 роки тому +30

      Can you wait so much years 🤣

    • @altumurnemtzra2026
      @altumurnemtzra2026 3 роки тому +26

      soy boy

    • @bloodsuckinflea
      @bloodsuckinflea 3 роки тому +26

      @@GH-uq7wr Pro Home Cooks? Wait? Yeah. He definitely can. He's quite the seasoned fermenter. You should check out his channel. Plus the lowest end is 6 months and the highest is 3 years according to this video.

    • @personalhygiene7838
      @personalhygiene7838 3 роки тому +3

      @@altumurnemtzra2026 I bet you believe all the conspiracy theories too

    • @gideonwackers7693
      @gideonwackers7693 3 роки тому +18

      Go for it, my oldest batches have now reached the 1 year mark. The most difficult part is growing the Koji and that may take a few attempts to get right. I had great results by plating rice, beans and wheat in oven trays, inoculating them with koji and leaving them in the oven with just the light turned on. Within 48 hours everything was nicely covered and from there on it is mostly patience

  • @wizzroom
    @wizzroom 3 роки тому +13

    I've been eating things with soy sauce my entire life and had no idea how it's made. My mind is thoroughly blown.

  • @hoopshooper9102
    @hoopshooper9102 3 роки тому

    What a brilliant Documentary about something we take for granted. So much effort and traditional knowledge , time, and passion to make it great is used and kept in the process. Like good whisky this soy sauce uses tradition, time, and most of all a great passion and determination in each step of the process. Pride and honour indeed.

  • @marimeans2282
    @marimeans2282 2 роки тому

    Again never take everything for granted but be thankful for the hard work someone puts into something.

  • @sazcxieo
    @sazcxieo 3 роки тому +63

    I held back my tears at the end when he hold the finished product and pose.
    A woman carries a baby for 9 months and compared to this man it feel above that and you can see the dedication in his eyes.

    • @fiber3134
      @fiber3134 3 роки тому +8

      Not the best comparison but you do you.

    • @tatekixland5036
      @tatekixland5036 3 роки тому +7

      True passion can be heard in someone's voice. He's so passionate.

    • @anonymousstout4759
      @anonymousstout4759 3 роки тому +1

      At first I thought you're talking about the soy maker's wife but after finishing the video. Wth with those comparison

  • @eliottsamson7715
    @eliottsamson7715 3 роки тому +5

    I’m not even Japanese and I felt prideful watching this film...such passion!

  • @georgewhitehead8185
    @georgewhitehead8185 2 роки тому

    Great Video. Nice to see all of the steps, and how they are traditional, as well as modern.

  • @Sternertime
    @Sternertime Рік тому

    I love watching people demonstrate the process of making the things they love

  • @gab.lab.martins
    @gab.lab.martins 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve made shoyu myself, but I had never actually seen it made in Japan. This is enlightening. I didn’t roast the wheat quite so dark, which explains why the colour of the sauce never went completely black. I’ll probably try to make it again next week.

  • @terenceersadacendana4716
    @terenceersadacendana4716 3 роки тому +199

    He even have his soy sauce's FDA registration number on his back 🤣

    • @ristopaasivirta9770
      @ristopaasivirta9770 3 роки тому +25

      I can figure it might have been quite an adventure getting through all the paperwork...
      "You see here are these mold covered wooden barrels where we keep the sauce for three years."
      Yes I know only the end product is what matters to safety, but still, fermented foods are very susceptible of having unwanted byproducts in them.

    • @stevenloh5968
      @stevenloh5968 3 роки тому +17

      @@ristopaasivirta9770 Thats why they will boil it after done fermented, maybe to enhance flavor and kills unwanted ingredients.

    • @xostler
      @xostler 3 роки тому +4

      @@stevenloh5968 yeah they definitely pasteurize the soy sauce

    • @chicoktc
      @chicoktc 3 роки тому +3

      @@ristopaasivirta9770 what about the constant finger dipping hahahha

    • @abitoftheuniverse2852
      @abitoftheuniverse2852 3 роки тому +3

      @@chicoktc Does your mother still buy you McDonald's for dinner, or do you heat your own chicken tendies and Totino's? Wait, let me guess, you spice up your menu with boiled hot dogs and mac and cheese once a week?

  • @justrelaxing1501
    @justrelaxing1501 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this video. I enjoyed the pride and craftmanship express by the makers of the Fueki Syoyu soy sauce. I will keep an eye out for this product and hope I find some on the shelf someday.

  • @poisonmusic8354
    @poisonmusic8354 2 роки тому

    He seems proud of his work and he should be. It's a learning curve watching these videos. Really educational and it makes me appreciate every ingredient available. Because each one can have a story.

  • @asemwindows
    @asemwindows 3 роки тому +12

    he is tasting everything before going with the process , i like him

    • @tiff8346
      @tiff8346 2 роки тому

      i just hope his fingers are clean n he doesn't do that in EVERYthing. surely they could taste with clean sticks or a disposable paddle pop stick right? [although that would mean a lot of waste u, kno what i mean]

  • @karimartinez12310
    @karimartinez12310 3 роки тому +34

    I need to buy this man's soy sauce and finally taste soy sauce made the right way. You can see his dedication and passion in making his product. Honestly he had me smiling thw whole time, such a kindhearted man.

    • @thhm
      @thhm 7 місяців тому +1

      True. Everytime he dips his fingers in the vats though I keep screaming "Cmon.. Use a spoon dude!" Then I realize he probably already has soysauce flowing in his veins. He is one with it.😋

    • @DrPeculiar312
      @DrPeculiar312 6 місяців тому +1

      High quality soy sauce is definitely worth paying extra. Don't need to get the super expensive stuff but even slightly more expensive stuff is way better than the cheap stuff

    • @justinw1765
      @justinw1765 2 місяці тому

      @@DrPeculiar312 Any specific recommendations? Thanks.

    • @DrPeculiar312
      @DrPeculiar312 2 місяці тому

      @@justinw1765 I'm no expert, but I always look for something with "Tamari" on the label. It's a slightly different type of soy sauce with less salt and more flavor. I usually just get the Kikkoman stuff

  • @yeschilli8829
    @yeschilli8829 Рік тому +2

    Passion and tradition translate to a magical sauce. You definitely can’t rush a miracle 🙌🏽

  • @alifiavirra2235
    @alifiavirra2235 3 роки тому

    truly the art of fermentation. the art of preserving local tradition

  • @Layput
    @Layput 3 роки тому +126

    It's quite difficult to find this soy sauce. Most of the retailers are running out of stock.

    • @Lysdexis
      @Lysdexis 3 роки тому +4

      Amazon has it

    • @nelsonprestan3
      @nelsonprestan3 3 роки тому +2

      @@Lysdexis link pls?

    • @ragetobe
      @ragetobe 3 роки тому +3

      @@nelsonprestan3 What is it called?

    • @Braunson
      @Braunson 3 роки тому +2

      @@nelsonprestan3 amzn.to/38TT2aR

    • @kristyannemaynard7359
      @kristyannemaynard7359 3 роки тому +2

      @@Braunson Thanks for that. I was trolling looking to see what brand it is and where I could find it.

  • @nickr9505
    @nickr9505 3 роки тому +120

    He's talking so much, there's no ways the captions are expressing everything he said. He's so passionate, I want to hear everything he has to say, not a paraphrasing of it.

    • @n8an811
      @n8an811 3 роки тому +22

      I'm no expert on Japanese, but there's a chance that they're translating it pretty accurately into English. The last couple syllables that he's using in each sentence are honorifics (respectful speech) and take up some syllables. It also can take more time to say things that include numbers (like time, volume, weight, etc.) In japanese than english.
      Example: 245 years has to be said like 2+(word for hundred)+4+(word for tens)+5. And you usually take the same amount of time to say each syllable in japanese.
      Tldr: I'm no expert, but I feel that there is a good chance that they accurately translated what the guy was saying. Somethings like polite speech and words just don't have equivalents in English. And the way that one expresses numbers, syllable length, and other things can give the impression that someone is saying "more" than what the subtitles are telling us.

    • @isntmypfpbeautiful5350
      @isntmypfpbeautiful5350 3 роки тому +6

      @@n8an811 sometimes theres not even a direct translation into English, but yeah japanese sentences drag on for so long sometimes

    • @n8an811
      @n8an811 3 роки тому +4

      @@isntmypfpbeautiful5350 true. Some words and phrases aren't even used in English and it's up to the translator to get the point across in English. Literal translations would sound hella polite and formal from how this guy is speaking(I'm guessing).

    • @Nathiusca01
      @Nathiusca01 3 роки тому

      Same

    • @WanderingNuts
      @WanderingNuts 3 роки тому +3

      The subtitle is around 80 - 90% accuracy.

  • @pinco40
    @pinco40 3 роки тому

    Here's a man who loves his job. A pleasure to watch!

  • @HolyHeinz
    @HolyHeinz 3 роки тому

    Big respect to everyone who do his job with tradition and the wish to make the best product!

  • @gregormarquardt4192
    @gregormarquardt4192 3 роки тому +5

    If you are able to do what you do with such a passion it gets joyfull. He don't think and feel as if he is just stirring some brew but rather keeping up the tradition every hour of work.
    It's an honor to be able to see how the mechanics of live work.

  • @rockerdrake
    @rockerdrake 3 роки тому +37

    The demand for soy sauce in the world is growing as Asian culture gains influence and popularity. I'm sure these guys are increasing their benefits, they deserve it.

    • @Mryodamiles
      @Mryodamiles 3 роки тому +2

      I'm sure they will benefit from the exposure. But, even in Japan, very few people get to enjoy this type of artisanal soy sauce. The vast majority of people use industrial soy sauce (Kikkoman etc). Kinda like how we have a vibrant artisanal cheese market in the US yet sales of industrial cheese practically eclipse those of traditional one.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 роки тому

      @@Mryodamiles But the market for artisanal foods now compared to the 90's is huge.

    • @recoil53
      @recoil53 3 роки тому

      @Travers Kilroy Cooper Alvirez I hear you. When I've been in small towns getting anything outside that narrow range of what everybody local is eating is impossible.

  • @ipungipung90
    @ipungipung90 3 роки тому

    The craftmanship of a bottle of this shoyu is amazing
    Unthinkable to me previously that a few sips of those took years to produce

  • @mishaladara
    @mishaladara 2 роки тому +2

    Great homage and respect to the people of Japan 🇯🇵

  • @jasminevictoria9574
    @jasminevictoria9574 2 роки тому +5

    Japanese are hardworking people
    Everything they do they’re make sure that they given they’re heart ♥️ and souls.
    Much respect for them 🙏

  • @tanioraaura1274
    @tanioraaura1274 3 роки тому +4

    This documentry was entirely amazing
    Soya sauce is made tastefully testing ones patience .

  • @KakOwna
    @KakOwna 2 роки тому

    I like to see the dedication of these people in offering the best in quality, congratulations!!

  • @AbnerG787
    @AbnerG787 3 роки тому +1

    Really good way of improving the process without loosing the tradition. Whatever doesnt contribute to flavor modernize it and automate. Keep the flavor adding traditiona intact. Also as a homebrewer I apreciate this whole process very similar to brewing beer.

  • @SammyRas5177
    @SammyRas5177 3 роки тому +6

    I really like the fact that Japanese workers usually have their own unique attires that symbolise their country’s tradition. You’ll know who they are just by looking at what they are wearing. Most countries like mine usually have 1 or 2 dress codes like collar shirt or dull t-shirt like meehhh~~

  • @louisivan4079
    @louisivan4079 3 роки тому +31

    imagine he fell in one of those barrels one time when he's tasting the mixture and just walks away like nothing happened

    • @quartercast
      @quartercast 3 роки тому +4

      Secret ingredient

    • @beatnik6806
      @beatnik6806 2 роки тому +3

      He would climb up as Shoyu-Man super hero, saviour of traditional japanese taste. Oh wait. He is that already.

  • @Domenice45
    @Domenice45 3 роки тому

    Love how clean his factory is and how proud he is with his product I would buy it ... just need to find it ..

  • @thegrynne
    @thegrynne 3 роки тому

    Thank you for electing to subtitle it, letting the artisan speak for himself.

  • @network5
    @network5 3 роки тому +9

    I was so impressed with their pride on their product with this video, I just had to buy a bottle on amazon.
    I hope they stay with us for another 200 years. ;)

  • @tribeofjosepht.i.community9977
    @tribeofjosepht.i.community9977 3 роки тому +9

    The True Japanese Perfection and the Love of Perfecting is displayed by this Master Employee of Creating the Most, in my opinion, the Important Flavor for Traditional Japanese Food, in reality, all Asian style foods, the “Soy Sauce”.
    Just as any Beer Brewer. Wine Maker and Finest of Liquor makers, simply an art and tradition, dating back to hundreds, of not thousands of years.
    An excellent presentation that gives #Me a new understanding and appreciation of “Soy Sauce”.
    Thank You !

  • @jenniferlambert3886
    @jenniferlambert3886 2 роки тому +1

    Fascinating stuff. Thanks 🙏 for sharing.

  • @1-800-WILLIAM
    @1-800-WILLIAM 3 роки тому

    The love and craft that goes into this.

  • @salvatorefrisina5959
    @salvatorefrisina5959 3 роки тому +6

    It always amazes me how people discovered food items like this! Who was the first person to mix soybeans, wheat, salt water and mold in wooden vat and forget it for 6 months?