In 1804, San-Jirushi, the founding company of San-J, was established as a Tamari soy sauce and miso company in Mie, Japan. For more than 200 years, their brewing mastery has been passed down through the generations. In 1987, the first Tamari brewery outside of Japan was built in Henrico, Virginia and San-J was born. Today, San-J president, Takashi Sato, is an eighth-generation member of the founding family and faithfully continues the tradition of quality with a variety of Tamari soy sauces, Asian cooking sauces, salad dressings, soups, and rice crackers. San-J is a trusted soy sauce brand in the natural market, committing itself to ingredient health.