miso making

Japanese Food Culture

Miso-Making in a Japanese Cedar Barrel: Our Second Year with Akita Sugi

A look into our second year of making miso in a traditional Japanese cedar barrel crafted from Akita sugi. From preparing the soybeans to awakening the microbes living in the wood, this is a gentle record of seasonal food culture and handcraft.
Japanese Food Culture

Homemade Miso with Akita Soybeans and Organic Koji

A step-by-step look at how we make homemade miso using Akita-grown soybeans and organic koji. A family tradition rooted in seasonal Japanese living, crafted with trusted ingredients and an old ceramic crock passed down through generations.
Japanese Seasonal Life

🍶Miso in Cedar and Jar-A Tale of Two Vessels(Part 1)

A gentle story of homemade miso, prepared in both a cedar bucket and a ceramic jar. Discover the quiet rituals, childhood memories, and the joy of fermentation.