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This 8th Generation Craft Soy Sauce Brewery in Shizuoka is a Must-Visit!

Dec 15 (Japan by Food) - Japan by Food and Shizuka are back with Part 2 of their journey through Shizuoka Prefecture — one of the best day-trip destinations from Tokyo, known for its vibrant gastronomy scene filled with traditional dishes and unique regional specialties!

In this episode, we visit an 8th-generation soy sauce brewery, where one of Japan’s most beloved condiments is still crafted in massive wooden barrels using time-honored methods passed down since the brewery’s founding.

Shizuka also gets hands-on with a soy sauce–making and bottling experience — something you can try for yourself when you visit Japan!

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Six Students Taken to Hospital After Eating Overly Salty Pizza

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Japan Supplies Generators to Ukraine

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Water Supply Disruptions Continue in Hakone

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