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Kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) in Japan: what it's called and where to buy it

Kecap manis is rare in Japanese supermarkets. Making it takes 3 minutes.

Look for this on the label

  • ケチャップマニス

    kechappu manisu

  • 甘口醤油

    amakuchi shōyu · sweet soy sauce from Kyushu

Where to find it

In the shop

Ethnic food shelf, if they have it.

Which shops

KALDI sometimes, Indonesian and Asian grocery shops, and online.

If you can't find it

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