Mizkan Vinegar

A major vinegar manufacturer originating from Handa City, Aichi Prefecture, founded in 1804. Inheriting Edo-period brewing techniques while modernizing operations, it offers diverse products including sushi vinegar, grain vinegar, and apple vinegar. Established as an essential condiment maker in Japanese households, its products range from household to commercial use and are distributed throughout Asia with high international recognition.

A major brewing company established in 1804, representing Aichi Prefecture. Produces diverse vinegar products including rice vinegar and black vinegar. While maintaining centuries-old fermentation techniques from the Edo period, it contributes to global expansion of Japanese food culture through sushi vinegar and other products with high domestic market share.

Japan's first lactic acid beverage launched in 1919, cherished as 'the taste of first love.' Its distinctive flavor, created through double fermentation with lactic acid bacteria and yeast, has been a companion to Japanese palates for over a century.

A soy sauce manufacturer with over 300 years of history, Kikkoman is the driving force behind transforming Japanese soy sauce into a global condiment. Sold in over 100 countries, it is one of the brands that has contributed most to the internationalization of Japanese cuisine.

Born in 1966 as a chocolate-coated stick snack, Pocky has become a beloved snack brand worldwide. 'Pocky Day' on November 11th has become an established event symbolizing Japanese confectionery culture.

The world's first cup noodle, invented by Momofuku Ando in 1971. As a food innovation following instant ramen, Cup Noodle has had an immeasurable impact on global food culture, with cumulative sales reaching tens of billions of servings.