18/08/2026
SHOUBUNSU is a long-established Japanese vinegar brewery with over 300 years of history in Okawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture, using the traditional method of static fermentation to achieve a mellow and fragrant taste.
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The vinegar is brewed using a recipe passed down from father to son for 15 generations. The fermenting process is carried out inside a traditional Japanese Kura storehouse which has been around for more than 80 years.
The secret recipe is written in a scroll that only the eldest son of the Takahashi family is allowed to see!
Their Shoubun Pure Rice Vinegar, made through the traditional static fermentation method, allows for it to have a mellow, rounded acidity and smooth texture.
The Shoubun Sushi Vinegar is made only with brewed vinegar, sugar, salt, and kelp stock. It can be used in various dishes, from pickle chopped vegetables to sauces.
Shoubun Apple Cider Vinegar, made from domestically grown apples, had a mellow yet rich flavour. It can be used to marinate, as a dressing, and for many other purposes to one’s liking.
