Ohsawa is a brand made by a company based out of Japan called Yamaki Company. They specialize in delicious Miso, which is unpasteurized, so you know you're receiving all the nutritional benefits of this living food.
Ohsawa Miso is made from organic whole soybeans, organic barley, water, sea salt and koji. It's also macrobiotic, vegan, and kosher. Their miso is aged in cedarwood kegs for at least 2 summer seasons. This help to develop it's full-bodied flavor.