Mizkan Timeline

Matazaemon Nakano I, originally a sake brewer,
was inspired by his experience eating sushi in Edo (Tokyo)
and saw the potential of making vinegar out of sake lees,
a by-product of sake brewing.
This was the beginning of the Mizkan Group.

As people's eating habits changed with the advent of modernization,
Mizkan ventured into new businesses such as beer, dairy, and banking.
This era saw the introduction of the Mizkan mark, which is still used today.

In the period of high economic growth following post-war reconstruction, Mizkan enters the global market.
Mizkan establishes a corporate philosophy that helps the company contribute to a richer food culture and provide safe and secure products.
At the same time, Mizkan diversifies its business and strengthens quality assurance.

To ensure sustainable growth in a rapidly changing environment, Mizkan expands operations in Europe and the United States.
This is accompanied by the creation of a new Group Vision Slogan and Corporate Symbol.
Later, the company publishes the Mizkan Vision Statement and launches the ZENB brand with the aim of
creating a new future for food that unifies taste experience and healthy choices.