There is a shrine in Ama, Aichi Prefecture, dedicated to Japan's only god of pickles.
It was said that Prince Yamatotakeru, a mythical hero, passed by Kayatsu Shrine once and the villagers served him some pickles, which he declared to be "food for the gods."
Residents are now trying to establish this legendary food as a local specialty.
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