Case in point: It's the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce. Soy sauceYuasa is the birthplace of Japanese soy sauce. courtesy Yuasa, Wakayama Tourism BureauLocated on the western coast of Wakayama prefecture, historical Yuasa is filled with hundreds of centuries-old buildings. Soy sauce, a byproduct of miso-making, was discovered accidentally. Getting there: Catch the local train at Wakayama City's JR Wakayama station.

Source: CNN January 27, 2021 02:30 UTC