Yamasa
| Yamasa | |
|---|---|
| legal form | Kabushiki kaisha (joint stock company) |
| founding | 1645 (1928 as KK) |
| Seat |
 Japan , Chōshi
|
| management | Michio Hamaguchi |
| Number of employees | approx. 1100 (thereof 860 in Japan) (February 2007) |
| sales | 48.8 billion yen (approx. 290 million euros) (2007) |
| Website | www.yamasa.com |
The Yamasa Shōyu KK ( Japanese ヤ マ サ 醤 油 株式会社 , Yamasa Shōyu kabushiki kaisha , English Yamasa Corporation ) is a Japanese seasoning and pharmaceutical manufacturer . The company was founded in Chiba in 1645 under the name Yamasa and converted into a Kabushiki-gaisha in 1928 . It is primarily known for the production of soy sauce ( shōyu ). It is under the direction of Michio Hamaguchi , a direct descendant of the founder Gihei Hamaguchi .
In addition to its production facilities in Japan, the company has a branch in Salem , Oregon, and serves the North American market from there. In 2007, sales totaled 48.8 billion yen (approx. € 290 million).
Products
Web links
- Official Website (Japanese)