Company Profile

Three centuries have passed since our founder, Chozaburo Takemoto, first established our oil extraction business.
As one of Japan’s leading oil manufacturers with a distinguished history, we have steadfastly preserved our traditions and commitment to quality. Today, we process over 50,000 tons of sesame seeds annually, producing sesame oil that proudly commands an approximate 40% share of the domestic market.

Authentic, Through and Through.

The name "Maruhon" reflects our deep commitment to being genuine, essential, passionate, true, and authentic.
To deliver safe, high-quality, and delicious sesame oil, we meticulously select our raw ingredients and stick firmly to traditional mechanical pressing methods, crafting our products with the utmost care.
Our dedication has won the admiration of not only home chefs but also culinary professionals and pastry chefs worldwide. It is now widely used not just in tempura and Chinese cuisine, but also in Japanese, French, Italian dishes, and even desserts.
We will always stay true to our honest, careful craftsmanship, enriching dining experiences across the globe.

—A lifelong devotion, poured into every drop.—

Our Process & Ingredients

Rigorous Ingredient Selection: We only use sesame seeds that have passed external inspections covering approximately 800 pesticide residue items.
Traditional Expeller-Pressing: Our oil is extracted solely through mechanical pressure, using traditional methods without the use of any chemical solvents.
World-Class Roasting Technology: To master the flavor profile, we operate the world’s largest industrial sesame roasting equipment.
Meticulous Triple-Filtration: To eliminate impurities, the oil undergoes a slow, careful process of filtration and settling three times over a two-week period. This refines Maruhon Sesame Oil’s signature clean, crisp taste, completely free of off-flavors.
100% Domestically Manufactured: While a significant amount of foreign-made sesame oil is imported into Japan each year, Maruhon is 100% manufactured at our own domestic facilities. We never use any foreign-processed oils.
Global Food Safety Standards: We operate under FSSC 22000 certification, an international standard with requirements that are even more stringent than the ISO 22000 food safety management system.