Soy sauceしょうゆ,醤油[ Shoyu ]

Soy sauce (also called soya sauce) is a condiment made from a fermented paste of boiled soybeans, roasted grain, brine, and Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae molds. After fermentation, the paste is pressed, producing a liquid, which is the soy sauce, and a solid byproduct, which is often used as animal feed. Soy sauce is a traditional ingredient in East and Southeast Asian cuisines, where it is used in cooking and as a condiment. It originated in China in the 2nd century BCE and spread throughout Asia. Today, it is used in Western cuisine and prepared foods.

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Former Deep Japan Writer

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DeepJapan Editor

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OKAKI-sun

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Ginza Ogura at Haneda Airport

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OKAKI-sun

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KurtisW

Soup Base

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KurtisW

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KurtisW

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KurtisW

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GenS

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KurtisW

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KurtisW

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KurtisW

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OKAKI-sun

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Yuuki I

How to dip soy sauce ?

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Eddie

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RieS

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Adstev73

Rei-men cold noodles at Ginza Aster

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Adstev73

Mochi-tsuki events

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FRITZ

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FRITZ

Ramen

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yukiroryo

Like a dawn man

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