12-05-2025
Wakayama: The Cradle of Japan's Flavors - Journeys in Japan
Wakayama is famous for shoyu, miso and umeboshi—staples in Japanese cuisine. In this episode, Shizuka Anderson meets artisans and farmers who make them, savors their distinctive flavors, and even gets to make her own.
Visit Yuasa shoyu to learn first-hand about traditional shoyu brewing methods in Yuasa, said to be the birthplace of shoyu.
Don't miss out on this side dish or an accompaniment to rice. This local specialty has been around in Wakayama for over 500 years.
Delight in the area's umeboshi. Wakayama Prefecture is Japan's leading producer of the pickled ume fruit.
From Tokyo, it takes about one hour and 10 minutes by plane to Kansai International Airport. From there, it's about 90-minutes on local trains to Yuasa.
