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Tomato Japanese Grocery Pantry Blog / Soy Sauce

Four small ceramic dishes arranged in a row, each containing a different shade of soy sauce ranging from dark brown to pale gold, surrounded by soybeans and wheat stalks on a dark slate surface.

Soy Sauce Isn't Just Soy Sauce: 4 Types Every Home Cook Should Know

The bottle in your pantry is just one of four essential types of Japanese soy sauce. Learn the differences between koikuchi, usukuchi, tamari, and shiro, and discover which one to reach for in every dish.
Posted on June 25, 2026
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Several ceramic bowls filled with soy sauces in varying shades from pale golden to deep brown, arranged on a rustic wooden surface with soybeans and wheat stalks under warm natural light.

Shoyu, Tamari & Beyond: Every Japanese Soy Sauce Variety Explained

Japan officially recognizes five distinct varieties of soy sauce, each with a unique flavor, color, and culinary purpose. This guide from Tomato Japanese Grocery breaks down koikuchi, usukuchi, tamari, saishikomi, and shiro so you know exactly which bottle to buy first.
Posted on June 17, 2026
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