{"id":11219,"date":"2021-08-04T13:36:19","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T04:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonomono.jp\/?page_id=11219"},"modified":"2026-10-01T17:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T08:36:00","slug":"aboutus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sonomono.jp\/en\/company\/aboutus\/","title":{"rendered":"Company Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Company Profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Company name<\/td>sonomono Inc. (Japanese: \u305d\u306e\u3082\u306e\u682a\u5f0f\u4f1a\u793e\uff09<\/td><\/tr>
Address<\/td>Fit Keyaki 602, 2-16-6 Kego, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka, 810-0023, Japan<\/td><\/tr>
Established<\/td>March 13, 2017<\/td><\/tr>
Capital<\/td>10 million yen<\/td><\/tr>
Business lines<\/td>Planning, development, and sales of foods, health foods, traditional crafts, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Number of employees<\/td>6<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Board members<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Chairman<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Tetsuro Maeda<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

President<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Emi Hidaka<\/strong>
Certified NR\/Supplement Advisor (Japan Clinical Nutrition Association), Fermented Food Sommelier (Fermentation Culture Promotion Organization), and PCQI (FDA-Approved Curriculum by the U.S. FSPCA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Features<\/h3>\n\n\n
\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tGut Health: Emi Hidaka of sonomono Inc. On What It Is, Why It\u2019s So Important And How To Optimize It. Mar 20, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tHow Traditional Japanese Wisdom can Bridge the Cardiovascular Health Gap. Apr 30, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tCould Japanese superfood natto be the solution our gut needs? June 15, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tWhat Japan Can Teach Us About Living Well for Longer. July 28, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n
\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\tNatto, Fermented Foods and the Japanese Art of Wellness. Aug 12, 2026<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/dd>\n\n\n\n
Production and Development Advisor<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Ayako Miyanohara<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Academic advisor<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Kazuya Ogasawara<\/strong><\/strong>
Scientist \/ Graduated from Kumamoto Graduate School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Education \/ Research and development of functional food raw materials such as nattokinase \/ 35 years of research and development of microbiology, fermentation, and enzyme science mainly for natto bacteria.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n

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Advisory board members<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shunsuke Managi<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Executive Vice President, Distinguished Professor, and Professor of the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyushu University \/ Director of Urban Research Center, Kyushu University \/ Ph.D. in Economics \/ United Nations SDGs Representative of \u201cInclusive Wealth Report\u201d \/ Member of Science Council of Japan<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Teruaki Mori<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Graduated from Tohoku University School of Medicine \/ University of Toyama Pharmaceutical School \/ Certified Specialist of Japan Neurosurgery Association \/ Former Japan Table Tennis Association National Team Doctor \/ National Hospital Organization Nishibeppu Hospital Honorary Director \/ Social Medical Corporation Keiwakai Advisor \/ Former Director of Yufuin Welfare Pension Hospital \/ Certified Sports doctor.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Takehiko Fujino<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Doctor of Medicine \/ Graduated from Kyushu University School of Medicine \/ Department of Internal Medicine \/ Cardiology \/ Professor Emeritus of Kyushu University \/ Chairman of Medical Corporation Books.
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Yasufumi Murakami<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Doctor of Pharmacy \/ Completed doctoral course at Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tokyo University \/ Professor, Tokyo University of Science \/ Secretary, Genome Drug Discovery and Medical Forum.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Kazuko Sato<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Excretion \/ Geriatric Nursing Scientist \/ Graduate School of Design, Kyushu University of Design \/ Graduated from Faculty of Economics, Hosei University \/ Graduated from Aichi University of Education \/ Former Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University Former Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Seitoku University \/ Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Seitoku University.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Hiroaki Masuyama<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Representative Director of Symbiosis Solutions Co., Ltd.\/Editor of “Patent Shikiho” \/ Representative Director of Japan Agricultural Frontier Development Organization.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Mitsuo Koga<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Koga Management Research Institute Co., Ltd. Representative Director \/ Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry Creative Technology R & D Expense Subsidy Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry Judging Committee Jury \/ Kumamoto Prefecture Industrial Policy Advisor Kyushu Prefecture Policy Advisor.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Yuichi Hasegawa<\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Hasegawa Co., Ltd. \/ Japan New Business Council Federation 2nd Chairman \/ Tokyo University of the Arts “Hasegawa Award for Buddha” Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n\n\n\n

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Company history<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2017.03<\/small><\/td>Company establishment.<\/td><\/tr>
2017.12<\/small><\/td>Launched natto capsules.<\/td><\/tr>
2018.05<\/small><\/td>Launched natto powder.<\/td><\/tr>
2018.06<\/small><\/td>Launched mulberry leaves tea.<\/td><\/tr>
2018.12<\/small><\/td>Started selling Hakata-ori pouch (our first traditional craft product).<\/td><\/tr>
2019.06<\/small><\/td>Natto snacks crowdfunding project (927% of crowdfunding goal achieved).<\/td><\/tr>
2019.08<\/small><\/td>Launched natto snack.<\/td><\/tr>
2019.09<\/small><\/td>Started overseas sales in Singapore.<\/td><\/tr>
2019.11<\/small><\/td>Concluded a comprehensive cooperation agreement between Kohoku Town, Saga Prefecture, and the Kohoku Town Organic Study Group.<\/td><\/tr>
2020.05<\/small><\/td>Started sales operations in the United States<\/td><\/tr>
2020.05<\/small><\/td>Launched of “Natto Chocolate ZERO”. Developed in collaboration with a renowned chocolate shop.<\/td><\/tr>
2020.11<\/small><\/td>Started natto capsules clinical trial called: Kohoku Town Health Project.<\/td><\/tr>
2021.11<\/small><\/td>Presentation of results of the Kohoku Town Health Project.<\/td><\/tr>
2022.09<\/small><\/td>An article on sonomono Bacillus natto health effects was published in the international academic journal “Nutrients”.<\/td><\/tr>
2023.07<\/small><\/td>Introducing overseas efforts. Featured on NHK Good Morning Japan due to our efforts in disseminating natto overseas(national coverage)<\/td><\/tr>
2023.08<\/span><\/td>Winner of the Gold Award in the Immunology\/Nutritional Balance Category of The Wellness Food Awards 2023<\/td><\/tr>
2023.08<\/span><\/td>Achieved 1st and 2nd place in the Health and Wellness category of Amazon US JAPAN STORE, first semester of 2023<\/td><\/tr>
2023.08<\/span><\/td>Launched a natto snack.<\/td><\/tr>
2023.08<\/span><\/td>Awarded the Best Buy Award by the prestigious product review magazine LDK<\/td><\/tr>
2024.02<\/span><\/td>Received the Excellence Award at the Cool Japan Platform “CJPF Award 2024” sponsored by the Cabinet Office.<\/td><\/tr>
2024.03<\/span><\/td>Courtesy visit to Fukuoka City Mayor Soichiro Takashima<\/td><\/tr>
2024.04<\/span><\/td>Courtesy visit to Fukuoka Prefecture Vice Governor Masaru Eguchi<\/td><\/tr>
2024.04<\/span><\/td>Courtesy visit to Saga Prefecture, Kohoku Town Mayor Yamada<\/td><\/tr>
2024.04<\/span><\/td>“CJPF Award 2024 Celebration” held at Hotel Nikko Fukuoka<\/td><\/tr>
2024.10<\/span><\/td>Export sales to the UK begin<\/td><\/tr>
2024.11<\/span><\/td>Certified as part of Taberu JAPAN’s “Delicious Award 2025”<\/td><\/tr>
2025.01<\/span><\/td>Selected for Kyushu in the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries’ “Discover Treasures of Rural Areas” Award<\/td><\/tr>
2025.01<\/span><\/td>Certified as part of Taberu JAPAN’s “Delicious Award 2025.”<\/td><\/tr>
2025.03<\/span><\/td>Certified as a “Health and Productivity Management Excellent Corporation 2025”<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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