和歌山県 · Kinki Region
Wakayama Hidden Gems
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Wakayama· Yuasa
Yuasa Soy Sauce Town — Birthplace of Shoyu
Yuasa (湯浅) is a small coastal town credited as the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce (shoyu, 醤油), where Buddhist monks in…
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Updated Jun 2026
Wakayama· Wakayama City
Wakayama Ramen — Tonkotsu Shoyu Style
Wakayama ramen (和歌山ラーメン, also called chuka soba in local dialect) is a distinct regional ramen style featuring rich tonk…
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Updated Jun 2026
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Wakayama· Koyasan
Shojin Ryori — Buddhist Vegetarian Temple Cuisine
Shojin ryori is what Buddhist monks eat: no meat, no fish, no eggs, no onions or garlic (they're thought to stir up desi…
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Updated Jun 2026
Wakayama· Wakayama City
Wakayama Mikan & Umeboshi — Citrus Orchards & Pickled Plums
Wakayama Prefecture is Japan's largest producer of mikan oranges (温州みかん, unshu mikan) and umeboshi pickled plums (梅干し),…
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Updated Jun 2026
Wakayama· Nachikatsuura
Katsuura Tuna Market — Honmaguro Auction & Sashimi
Katsuura Fishing Port (勝浦漁港) in Nachikatsuura Town is one of Japan's premier tuna landing ports, especially famous for h…
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Updated Jun 2026