Maruya Yachō Miso Co., Ltd.

We have steadfastly adhered to our traditional manufacturing methods since the second year of the Gen'gen era (1337).

Began brewing operations in Yachō-cho, Okazaki City.

During the Battle of Okehazama, the Tokugawa army reportedly used miso as a field ration, referring to it as "Senjin Nigiri".

The Edo shogunate was established. The name spread nationwide through daimyo processions traveling the Tokaido and pilgrimages to Ise.

The production of Hachidō miso is 160 tons per year.

In the accounting ledger, it is recorded as a favored supplier of the Okazaki domain, listing the names of the top ten elite suppliers.

In the Ryōmōshi lecture, led by the Ōta family, the Edo rōnō Matsudaira Izumimori is listed among the names.

Hachimachi Village (Hachidō Village) and Matsubara Town merged to form Hachijō Village.

Received an award at the 4th Industrial Exhibition.

Received an award at the 5th Industrial Exhibition.

Established the partnership company Ōta Shōten.

Company established on January 16, 1931.

Production of Hachidō miso was temporarily suspended due to wartime control orders during World War II.

In July, war damage caused the loss of records.

Production resumed after the lifting of control orders.

Introduced a new blended miso combining Hachidō miso with rice koji miso.

Started exporting Hachidō miso to the United States.

Started exporting Hachidō miso to the United Kingdom and other European countries.

Started exporting Hachidō miso to Australia and New Zealand.

Obtained certification from the American Organic Food Certification Agency (OCIA).

Capital increased from 1.65 million yen to 16.5 million yen.

Changed the company name from the partnership Ōta Shōten to the partnership Maruya Hachidō Miso.

Converted to the corporation Maruya Hachidō Miso.

Recognized by the Okazaki City Chamber of Commerce and Industry for 660 years since founding.

ISO9001 Certification Audit

Certified as an organic agricultural product processing food manufacturer. (Certification No. 013B004)

Transitioned to ISO9001:2000.

Certified as Aichi Brand Company. (Certification No. 017)

Served as a filming location for NHK's morning serial TV drama "Pure Heart Kirari".

Participated in the Samurai Japan Project to promote traditional Mikawa products worldwide.

Launched the Mikawa Project to produce "Hatcho Miso" using Mikawa-grown soybeans and natural water from Oku-Mikawa.

Mikawa-grown soybeans' Hatcho Miso received certification from the Food Industry Center as "Genuine Local Product."

Miso brewery certified as a Modern Industrial Heritage by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Transitioned to ISO9001:2008.

Replaced wooden barrels for the first time in 78 years.

Exhibited as a member of the Hatcho Miso Cooperative at the Japan Pavilion of the Milan International Exposition.

Installed a stone monument at the Hatcho Miso Cooperative in Okazaki.

Changed from "Hatcho-machi" to "Hatcho Town" due to Okazaki City's "Town Area Setting."