Tamari Soy Sauce Factory Open House

If you are interested in fermentation, San-J’s Annual Open House is for you!

We are a tamari soy sauce manufacturer, established in 1804 in Japan. We came to the United States in 1978 and have been brewing soy sauce at our factory here in Richmond, Virginia.

This is a very unique event where you can learn about fermentation, experience fermentation, and enjoy delicious foods favored with tamari and shio koji. It’s all about fermentation!

New this year, Kojicon, America’s hottest online conference on fermentation, will be hosting its first in-person program here at our Open House. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind opportunity!

Event Highlights:

See how San-J Tamari is made in our factory tour
Learn how koji and fermented foods are made with hands-on lessons
Savor delicious grilled foods and sweets
Enjoy Taiko, Japanese drum performance
Discover fermented foods from local vendors
Get inspired by Kojicon sessions presented by a remarkable author, koji instructors, and brew masters (tickets are sold separately)

Geneal Admission Includes:

San-J Tamari Factory Tour
Koji Workshops
Access to fermentation & local vendors
Access to Taiko, Japanese drum performance
Free grilled chicken, corn, popcorn, a soda or water
A free ice cream sample cup with Tamari syrup

Kojicon Sessions (ticket sold separately for each session)

Exploring Place-Based Fermentation by Melissa Hoffman
Harvest to Jar: Fermenting with the Seasons by Soirée-Leone
Boundless Potential: Food Waste and Fermentation by Mara Jane King
Kojicon: Preserving the Past, Fermenting the Future. Speakers: Rich Shih, Andrew Centofante, Mitsunori Mito

Important Note:

Registration is required to participate in the event and the factory tour.