Japanese cruiser Soya name was taken from the northernmost cape of Hokkaidō, Soya Misaki. After being placed into Japanese service as a 3rd class cruiser, "Soya" was used primarily for training duties. From 14 March 1909 to 7 August 1909, it made a long distance navigational and officer cadet training cruise to Hawaii and North America. It repeated this training cruise every year until 1913. During World War I Russia and Japan became allies and "Soya" (along with several other vessels) was transferred back to Russia at Vladivostok on 5 April 1916, and its original name of "Varyag" restored. Japanese cruiser Soya "Varyag"
Little Soya Little Soya recognition as a sofi Silver Finalist for Outstanding Innovation in Packaging Design or Function. The sofi is an annual award given by the Specialty Food Association. and considered the most coveted award in the specialty foods industry. Since its introduction in 2008, Little Soya has seen tremendous growth and gained worldwide recognition. In 2012, the company secured a deal with Norway’s Harlem Foods for an initial order of 1.3 million units and another order for 1.9 million units. Other possible international accounts include distribution deals in Australia, South America, and Germany. Domestically, in 2012, Little Soya signed a