# Event Details - **Event Name**: Japanese Fermentation | Craft Your Own Soy Sauce - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am – Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 12:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles for the inaugural workshop in a new series celebrating Japan’s rich fermentation culture.About this EventFor millennia, fermentation has shaped human civilization, from preserving foods through long winters to creating alcoholic beverages. In Japan, it plays a special role: fermented ingredients are the basis of Japanese cuisine's unique flavor profile. Many of Japan's centuries-old brands are actually fermentation-related companies, from sake breweries to soy sauce producers. As scientific studies continue to reveal fermentation's health benefits, these traditional methods are finding eager new practitioners worldwide. Led by fermentation expert Yoko Maeda Lamn, this hands-on session explores the traditional methods, authentic flavors, and cultural significance of Japan’s beloved fermented foods—miso (fermented soybean paste), koji (fermentation starter made from rice or barley and mold), and that superstar condiment, shoyu (soy sauce).Explore Soy Sauce TraditionsFirst, discover the five main types of soy sauce: Koikuchi, Usukuchi, Shiro, Tamari, and Saishikomi. Then, gain a behind-the-scenes knowledge of the traditional production process, including key ingredients like soybeans, wheat, koji, and brine, and the time-honored fermentation methods that create their distinct flavors. Explore the character of wooden-barrel (Kioke) soy sauce and how artisanal techniques preserve centuries of tradition. The workshop will also explore soy sauce production in the U.S., from emerging craft soy sauce breweries to global leaders like Kikkoman.Hands-On Soy Sauce MakingIn this session, participants will combine koji made from soybeans and wheat with brine to prepare moromi and experience the very beginning of soy sauce fermentation. The focus is on observing how fermentation progresses over time and how the mixture gradually transforms into soy sauce. Participants will also learn key points on what to look for at home so they can enjoy watching the fermentation continue after the workshop.Flavorful Comparative TastingParticipants will also enjoy a tasting of five curated soy sauces, including Kioke-brewed, JAS-standard, and U.S. varieties, paired with simple foods such as tofu, avocado, and eggs. Through Lamn’s guidance, participants will refine their palates and learn to identify umami, aroma, and pairing versatility. The session will also introduce the Kioke Project, highlighting the cultural and environmental importance of preserving Japan’s traditional wooden-barrel fermentation methods.Whether you are a gourmet foodie, home cook, or simply curious about Japanese culinary traditions, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience the art of fermentation hands-on, deepen your appreciation for soy sauce, and bring a piece of Japan’s culinary heritage home. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b9afe270-cef0-11f0-99d7-2d9e0b85a7f1-rimg-w1200-h400-dcf1f0f0-gmir.jpg @chiharuuchidaphotography (left) / NA (right)About the Instructor https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/b9e179c0-cef0-11f0-99d7-2d9e0b85a7f1-rimg-w1200-h400-dcffffff-gmir.jpg @brendamorschphotoYoko Maeda Lamn | Founder of HAKKOOriginally from Nara, Japan, Yoko Maeda Lamn is a fermentation educator based in Los Angeles. After moving to the U.S., her love for the familiar taste of home led her to begin making miso by hand. This passion gradually grew into teaching fermentation workshops not only at her own studio but also across states — at schools, community centers, and churches — promoting Japanese food traditions through hands-on experience and cross-cultural exchange. Through her company, HAKKO, she continues to share the gentle art of fermentation, passing on the beauty of time, care, and connection to people in her community and beyond.Related ContentTo learn more about the history and techniques of Japanese fermentation, read an article from our archiveTo learn how Kikkoman U.S.A. has adapted as a heritage brand, watch a recording of a webinar on the secrets of sustainable businessMain Event Photo: @brendamorschpoto - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/japanese-fermentation-|-craft-your-own-soy-sauce/100001975697287772 - **Event Categories**: workshops, food-drinks, art, health-wellness, virtual, webinar, cooking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fjapanese-fermentation-craft-your-own-soy-sauce-tickets-1975697287772 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: JAPAN HOUSE Salon | Level 5 - **lat**: 34.1019754 - **long**: -118.3404204 - **full address**: JAPAN HOUSE Salon | Level 5, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (https://allevents.in/org/japan-house-los-angeles/22552536) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/85bf97e171b750b156f4b92b7e33831129039e61c8c9481b91bfc97985e9888c-rimg-w800-h1200-dcd9d9d9-gmir.jpg?v=1764619406 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Japanese+Fermentation+%7C+Craft+Your+Own+Soy+Sauce&date=13+Dec ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** JAPAN HOUSE Salon | Level 5, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 50 up to 50 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** workshops, food-drinks, art, health-wellness, virtual, webinar, cooking - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Japanese Fermentation | Craft Your Own Soy Sauce ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Japanese Fermentation | Craft Your Own Soy Sauce", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/85bf97e171b750b156f4b92b7e33831129039e61c8c9481b91bfc97985e9888c-rimg-w800-h1200-dcd9d9d9-gmir.jpg?v=1764619406", "startDate": "2025-12-13", "endDate": "2025-12-13", "url": "https://allevents.in/los-angeles/japanese-fermentation-|-craft-your-own-soy-sauce/100001975697287772", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "JAPAN HOUSE Salon | Level 5", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "6801 Hollywood Blvd.", "postalCode": "90028", "addressLocality": "Los Angeles", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.1019754", "longitude": "-118.3404204" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles for the inaugural workshop in a new series celebrating Japan’s rich fermentation culture.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-12-13", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "50.00", "highPrice": "50.00", "price": "50.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/los-angeles/japanese-fermentation-|-craft-your-own-soy-sauce/100001975697287772" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/los-angeles/japanese-fermentation-|-craft-your-own-soy-sauce/100001975697287772", "price": "50.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/japan-house-los-angeles/22552536", "description": "JAPAN HOUSE is an immersion into portals for discovery that transcend the physical and conceptual boundaries, creating experiences of the best of art, cuisine, design, entertainment, fashion, and technology from Japan." } ] } ] ```