On May 22, 7:50 pm, Gary > wrote:
> I'm a street food fan.
>
> Years ago, in Japan, I ate Corn on the Cob from Japanese vendors who
> cooked them on hibachis.
>
> They would dip each ear in a thin sauce before presenting it to the
> customer.
>
> What was this sauce made of? It included, but was not limited to soy.
>
> If region is important to determine recipe; it was in Aomori
> Prefecture (Ken) in the town of Misawa.

I would guess, but am not sure, it would have soy, mirin, and a bit of
sugar. It might have had a bit of vinegar, too. Most Japanese sauces
are some combination of soy, mirin, rice vinegar, and sugar. I'll ask
around, though. Maybe one of the home ec teachers will have a better
idea.