THE HISTORY OF HOSHISAN

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The ancestors of Furushou Family moved from Kikuchi-gun Toride Mura (now Kikuchi city Shichi-Jo Machi) to Minami-Shin Tsuboi Mura (now Kumamoto city Tsuboi 2) in the Tempou era (between 1830's to 1845) and founded tobacco manufacturing business. In the early Meiji period, Hoshisan Tobacco has grown remarkably that the quality of which was widely recognized.
However, tobacco became the state monopoly of the country afterwards. In the year Meiji 39 (1885), they then shifted their business to the production of soy sauce at Kitasendanba Machi.

煙草事業時代の版画 明治時代 大正時代
December Meiji 39 (1906)
Founded on December 14, Meiji 39 at 8 Banchi, Kitasenbata Machi
May 5, Meiji 43
Received the gold medal in the soy sauce division at an Expo of domestic production.
Taisho 10 (1921)
Production of miso started in full swing
July Showa 11
The sale of sauces started
July Showa 11
Amino acid production plant was completed
China Incident outbroke
January Show 13
There was a serious labor shortage due to the recruitment of military personnel.
- August
Boiler was completed for the steam inhalation to produce amino acid became possible.
- November
Sauce production started at 14 Bnchi, Kitasendanbata Machi
- December
Miso became a limited sale.
October Showa 15
Hoshisan Limited Partnership Corporation was founded (Hoshisan became a corporate business.)
- Decembrer
14th Furushou Shoyu Partnership Corporation was founded. (The former private practice was once again made a corporate business.)
Constituent general meeting was held.
昔のオフィス風景 昔の醤油瓶詰作業 昔の麹仕込み作業
January, Showa 16
1st Corporate business started
- December
8th The Great East Asia War (WWII) broke out
February, Showa 17
Shipping control of miso and soy sauce started
February, Showa 19
The 2nd plant completed its construction and started manufacturing
July, Showa 20
1st Massive air raids were experienced in Kumamoto and hindered production
- August
10th The second massive air raid happened which caused the miso production to collapse.
- August
Day 15 World War II ended
November, Showa 22
Got the first prize at the 1st Postwar Kumamoto Shoyu Fair
March, Showa 25
Food Distribution Public Corporation was abolished, and shipping control of miso and soy sauce was canceled soon after
- April
The era of free competitive market in full-scale began
June, Showa 26
Furushou Sauce Production Limited Company was founded
創立40周年記念撮影 昔の商品開発室 昔の大豆を煮る大釜
June, Showa 27
26th Unprecedented great flood in Kumamoto city happened and the plant was heavily damaged due to inundation with the water depth of 1.8 meter.
Showa 31
As part of our 50th anniversary commemorative event, the first plant was restored and expanded.
- March
Installed NK style rotating steam cooker for beans, sucessive heat sterillizationer, filtering machines, and expanded steal agitator for miso at second plant.
- November
11th Celebrated 50th anniversary commemorative events
October, Showa 34
New product "Hoshino Aji", our general seasoning, was released in the market
March, Showa 37
Hoshisan's Amakusa branch sales office opened in front of Amakusa Kake Bridge
- November
Hoshisan's factory became a model sanitation plant/facility awarded in the whole Kumamoto Prefecture.
May, Showa 38
Establishment of JAS mark for soy sauce quality check.
- November
Completion ceremony of newly-built Hondo branch sales office was conducted
November, Showa 40
Awarded by Prefectural Governor as a model plant for sanitation for that year
November, Showa 41
Awarded by Prefectural Governor as a model plant for sanitation for that year
5 consecutive wins of the same award since Showa 37
- December
3rd Commemorated the 60th anniversary foundation
昔のイベント風景 昔のレトロな醤油商品 昔の味噌商品
December, Showa 43
Completion ceremony of the newly-built Shimizu Plant was conducted
March, Showa 44
President Masakichi Furushou was awarded Medal with Blue Ribbon as a person of merit in commerce and industry related organization
- November
President Masakichi Furushou was inaugurated as the vice president of Kumamoto Chamber of Commerce
Showa 48
Head quarter and soy sauce manufacturing plant was completed and started their operations.
May, Showa 57
Current President Kanji Furushou assumed office
Showa 58
The most advanced miso factory was completed in the head quarter premises and its operation started
Showa 60
The name Furushou Shoyu was changed to Hoshisan Co., Ltd. and the company organization structure has been changed as well.
Heisei 13 (2001)
We have implemented a plant advancement plan from 2001 and aggressively improve the factory environment.
Heisei 14
In accordance with the changes in times, we have adopted the "spout type nozzle" for our products.
Heisei 17
”Honnakotsu Dekopon" and "Hinokuni Ponzu" received the Kumamoto's Best Souvenir Award, a competition hosted by Kumamoto City in 2005.
Heisei 18
The Centennial Founding Anniversary was held
Heisei 21
In response to diversificaiton of products in the market, pouch filling machines were introduced
Heisei 24
Received the 7th stage or the highest certification of Kumamoto city's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point)
現在の工場風景 味噌製造ライン 現在の商品

AWARD HISTORY

June, Heisei 26 (2014)
Prefectural Governor Prize H26, Kumamoto Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition
"Honzojo Koikuchi", "Honzojo Usukuchi" and "Honjozo Saishikomi"
October, Heisei 23
The 39th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Food Industry Director General Award> "Honjozo Shoyu Saishikomi" 受賞風景 賞状
October, Heisei 20
The 36th National Miso Competition 「General Food Bureau Director Award」 ”Mugimiso Goteishu"
受賞風景 賞状
November, Heisei 19
Kumamoto City hosted KUMAMOTO YOKA MIYAGE 2007 Competition. Outstanding Performance Award "Oishii Nomu Su"
November, Heisei 19
The 50th National Miso Competition 「National Miso Industry Cooperative Federation, Chairman's Award」
October, Heisei 19
The 35th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries General Food Bureau Director Award」
August, Heisei 19
The 14th Best New Product Award sponsored by the Kumamoto Prefecture Association for the Promotion of Industry Business Award for Excellence for Good Products ”Oishii Nomu Su"
November, Heisei18
The 49th National Miso Competition 「National Miso Industry Cooperative Federation, Chairman's Award」
September, Heisei 18
The 34th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Outstanding Performance Award」
March, Heisei 18
The 13th Best New Product Award, sponsored by Kumamoto Prefecture Industry Promotion Association, Bronze Award "Honnakotsu Dekopon Hinokuni Ponzu"
November, Heisei 17
Kumamoto City hosted KUMAMOTO YOKA MIYAGE 2005 Competition. The Most Outstanding Performance Award "Honnakotsu Dekopon Hinokuni Ponzu"
November, Heisei 17
The 48th National Miso Competition 「General Foods Bureau Director Award」
September, Heisei 17
The 33th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Outstanding Performance Award」
March, Heisei 17
The 32th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Chairman’s Award」
November, Heisei 16
The 48th National Miso Competition 「Chuo Miso Institute Chairperson Prize Award」
March, Heisei 15
The 30th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Chairman’s Award」
November, Heisei 14
The 45th National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Technical Association Chairman's Award」
March, Heisei 14
The 29th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Chairman’s Award」and same award from 「Japan Soy Sauce Association Chief Prize」
November, Heisei 13
The 44th National Miso Competition 「General Foods Bureau Director Award」
November, Heisei 12
The 43th National Miso Competition 「General Foods Bureau Director Award」
March, Heisei 12
The 27th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「All Japan Soy Sauce Industry Association Chairperson Award」
November, Heisei 11
The 42nd National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Industry Cooperative Federation, Chairman's Award」
November, Heisei 11
also Japan Soy Sauce Research Institute Chairperson Prize
March, November 11
The 26th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「All Japan Soy Sauce Industrial Cooperative Association Chairperson Award」
November, Heisei 10
The 41st National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Technical Association President Award」
March, Heisei 10
The 25th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Chairman’s Award」
November, Heisei 8
The 39th National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Industry Cooperative Federation, Chairman's Award」
March, Heisei 8
The 23rd National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Japan Soy Sauce Association Chief Prize」also 「Outstanding Performance Award」
March, Heisei 7
The 22th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Japan Soy Sauce Research Institute Chairperson Prize」
March, Heisei 6
The 21th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「All Japan Soy Sauce Industrial Cooperative Association Chairperson Award」
November, Heisei 5
The 36th National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Industry Cooperative Federation, Chairman's Award」
March, Heisei 4
The 19th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Honorary Chairman's Award」
November, Heisei 2
The 33rd National Miso Competition 「Central Miso Institute Incorportated Corporation Chairperson Prize Award」
November, Heisei 1 (1989)
The 32nd National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Technical Association President Award」
November, Showa 63 (1988)
The 31st National Miso Competition 「Central Miso Reasearch Institute Chairperson Prize Award」
November, Showa 60
The 28th National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Industry Cooperative Federation, Chairman's Award」
January, Showa 58
The 10th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Japan Soy Sauce Research Institute Chairperson Prize」
November, Showa 56
The 23rd National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Technical Association President Award」
January, Showa 56
The 8th National soy sauce evaluation competition 「Honorary Chaiman's Award」
February, Showa 55
The 7th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Japan Soy Sauce Research Institute Chairperson Prize」
January, Showa 54
The 6th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「All Japan Soy Sauce Industrial Cooperative Association Union Chief Award」
May, Showa 53
The 5th National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「All Japan Soy Sauce Industrial Cooperative Association chairperson award」
November, Showa 53
The21st National Miso Competition 「All Japan Miso Industrial Cooperative Federation, Chairman's Award」
November, Showa 52
The 20th National Miso Competition 「Prize」
November, Showa 50
The 3rd National Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Japan Soy Sauce Association Chief Prize」
December, Showa 49
The 13th National Liquor-Seasoning Food Product Council 「Diamond Award」
November, Showa 44
The 9th National Liquor-Seasoning Food Product Council 「Gold Award」
November, Showa 42
The 7th National Liquor-Seasoning Food Product Council 「Silver Award」
November, Showa 41
The 6th National Liquor-Seasoning Food Product Council 「Silver Award」
November, Showa 40
The 5th National Liquor-Seasoning Food Product Council 「Gold Award」
November, Showa 36
National Soy Sauce Competion 「5 or more times of selection prize for recommended area prize」
November, Showa 30
The 5th All Japan Seasoning Tech Appraisal Council 「Outstanding Performance Award」
November, Showa 29
The 5th All Japan Seasoning Tech Appraisal Council 「Outstanding Performance Award」
May, Showa 24
The Emperor toured around Kyushu and kindly observed our Miso and Sauce products
November, Showa 22
After the War, The first Kumamoto Prefectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition was held and received the first prize award
October, Showa 12
The 10th Kyushu Liquor and Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Outstanding Performance Award」
November, Showa 11
The 15th All Japan Liquor and Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Special Award」
September Showa 11
The 22nd Kumamoto Prefectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Outstanding Performance Award」
November, Showa 6
Four Great Honors received from the Emperor:
Gokenjou Gokanouei / Tenrainoei / Okaiagenoei / Daihonei Goyoumeinoei
September Showa 4
The 15th Kumamoto Prefectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「Outstanding Performance Award」
Received Honorary Award by being awarded 5 consecutive years 
November, Showa 3
His Majesty was pleased to approve the offering of our Soy Sauce which won the first prize of the 14th Kumamoto Prefectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition
February Showa 3
From the Awards Bureau, Konjuhousho Award
September Showa 2
The 13th Kumamoto Prefectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「First Prize Award」
November, Taisho 15 (1926)
The 12th Kumamoto Prefectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「First Prize Award」
November, Taisho 14
The 4th Kyushu Okinawa Liquor Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「First Prize Award」
September, Taisho 13
The 11th Kumamoto Prefcectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「First Prize Award」
October, Taisho 8
The 7th Kumamoto Prefcectural Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「First Prize Award」
December, Taisho 6
Teikoku Meisan Kenshou Kyousinkai (Emperial Distillery Appreciation Award Competion) 「Outstanding Gold award」
December, Taisho 5
Rittaishirei Kinen Kokusann Shourei Hakurankai 「Honorary Award」
May, Taisho 3
The 6th Japan Industry Expo 「First Prize Gold Award」
April Taisho 2
Imperial Foods Expo 「First Prize Gold, The Great Honorary Award」
April, Meiji 45 (1912)
National Sake Brewery and Soy Sauce Evaluation Competition 「First Prize Silver Award」
August, Meiji 44
Domestic Product Expo 「Honorary First Prize Gold Award 」
May, Meiji 43
Domestic Production Fair 「First Prize Gold Award (Soy Sauce)」

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