Delicate objects line the showcase.
Welcome to a museum where the remarkable world of koji mould, the creative force behind soy sauce and miso, becomes art.
Sparkling like fireworks, these shapes represent the genetic information within koji mould as analysed by advanced Japanese technology.
They highlight the traits of the mould most deeply connected to flavour.
Koji mould is the unsung hero of Japanese cuisine.
Could this be the mould behind that familiar taste? What’s the true source of umami?
With each discovery of their delicious secrets, you’ll marvel at the extraordinary power of these tiny microorganisms.
