Few know but sushi is born in Tokyo Prefecture. Tokyo used to be called EDO MAI SUSHI, the birthplace of nigiri sushi.
Formerly active by the hundreds, artisans specialized in sushi rice vinegar have all disappeared, victims of industrialization.
In 1937, nothing predestined Mr. Yokoi to engage in the manufacture of quality vinegars. Indeed, its major activity was focused on timber trading.
Past Master Steamer, he develops his own fermentation methods and starts to produce vinegars of very high quality, vinegars acclaimed today by all the best sushi restaurants in Japan. Indeed, more than 75% of Michelin stars, specialized in sushi throughout Japan, use exclusively its vinegars. The rarest are the subject of a consequent waiting list.