<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1898600/open_sms" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Send us a text</a></p><p> What if a simple noodle carried a spiritual story connected to Japan’s oldest shrine? In this episode, I travel to Sakurai City in Nara to uncover the ancient roots of Miwa sōmen, learn the legend behind its creation, and experience the powerful atmosphere of Ōmiwa Shrine. This is a story about food, history, and the surprising depth behind everyday traditions. </p><p>もしシンプルな麺に、日本最古の神社とつながるストーリーがあったら…？<br /> 今回は奈良の桜井市へ行って、三輪そうめんのルーツやその伝説、そして大神神社のすごいパワーを実際に感じてきました。<br /> 食べ物の話なのに、日常の中にある“深み”が見えてくる、そんなエピソードです。</p><p><a rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sojapanese" target="_blank">Support the show</a></p><p>https://linktr.ee/Sojapanese</p>