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Simply as it is. Simply on its own. Simply vinegar
Dress your salads.
Mix with rice.
Dilute with water and simmer.
From beginners to experts of cooking,
It is simply vinegar, long loved, and easy to use. -
Location and Environment
Tajima Brewery is nestled in the natural beauty of Yabu City, Tajima (northern Hyogo Prefecture), located at the base of Mt. Hyonosen (the highest mountain in Hyogo Prefecture), and is particularly known for its scenic natural vistas, where pure water and fresh air are bountiful.The area is also known for Tarumi no Oozakura – a cherry blossom tree estimated to be 1000 years old, now designated as a natural monument of Japan, Tendaki Falls a stunning waterfall with a 98-meter drop selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, and Hotaru no Sato, where you can see countless fireflies in the summer.In this nature-rich environment, we are repurposing an abandoned elementary school and former gymnasium. We have transformed the school into a factory to produce vinegar that is good for your health and the environment. -
A Vinegar Drink that Refreshes Your Body and Mind.
Beauty doesn’t come in one day.
As we age, they say that our inner beauty is what shows through.
Vinegar has the power to break down lactic acid, which is known to cause fatigue.
By enjoying our vinegar drink both your body and mind will feel clearer, and you will be one step closer to becoming an even more beautiful you -
Manufacturing MethodBrewed vinegar is typically made with carefully aged sake lees (a by-product of sake brewing) using the traditional “static fermentation method”, a process that requires long fermentation and maturation periods.
Our popular Salted Ponzu Vinegar is made from carefully selected ingredients including Shima-masu salt from Okinawa, kombu (kelp) from Rishiri, Hokkaido, and dried bonito from Makurazaki, Kagoshima which gives it a flavorful depth.
Static Fermentation Method
The backstage of the gymnasium has been converted into a fermentation room where the floor, walls, and ceiling are made of cedar boards suitable for controlling temperature and humidity. In this room, we ferment our vinegar slowly and carefully while adjusting the temperature to create an optimal environment.
Long Term Maturing
The vinegar is transferred from the fermentation room to the aging tank where it ages for a long time, developing into a full-bodied vinegar.
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Why We Value the Traditional Method
Tajima Brewery vinegar is not suited for mass production because we use a traditional handmade method of brewing and aging that takes half to three and a half years.
Through this process, the proteins in our ingredients slowly decompose into aged amino acids and produce our signature clear color, aroma, richness, umami, and full-bodied taste.
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Community Ties
We value sourcing our ingredients locally, including our Tajima Yuzu-ponzu, made from local soy sauce and Tendaki Yuzu, a local variety that grows at the base of Tendaki Falls.
In cooperation with local farmers and companies, we also make “Pure Rice Vinegar” from Kounotori Rice, a (pesticide-reduced rice friendly to wild storks). We also utilize local farmers’
fallow fields to plant and cultivate our own Asakura Sansho (Japanese pepper) trees.We value sourcing our ingredients locally, including our Tajima Yuzu-ponzu, made from local soy sauce and Tendaki Yuzu, a local variety that grows at the base of Tendaki Falls. In cooperation with local farmers and companies, we also make “Pure Rice Vinegar” from Kounotori Rice, a (pesticide-reduced rice friendly to wild storks). We also utilize local farmers’ fallow fields to plant and cultivate our own Asakura Sansho (Japanese pepper) trees.
As a company, we are committed to local revitalization. We host a yearly social gathering in the Ikada District in Yabu City, cooking contests using our vinegar, and have the renowned MAEDA Katei, a local calligrapher, design our labels. As a company, we value and prioritize working and cooperating with the local community. -
Tajima, the Region of Longevity
Tajima is known as the region of longevity.
The reason for this is that we find joy and meaning in our work and
the bountiful nature around us, even as we get older.
As a company, we make products from the rice,Yuzu,Sansho pepper,etc. cultivated by
the locals here and deliver them worldwide.
Through our products, we hope to share Tajima’s spirit and longevity with everyone!