If you are unsure, this is it! 8 recommended souvenirs from Ozu
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There are many attractive souvenirs from Ozu, including the three major confections. Some of you may be wondering what to buy as a souvenir, such as Japanese sweets from a long-established local store, local sake, or local beer. For those of you like that, here are eight recommended souvenirs that y...
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Ozu City is located in the western part of Shikoku, in the region known as Nanyo, and is an area centered around the Ozu Basin, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Shikoku Mountains to the south. The clear Hijikawa River flows through the center of the city, and as its name suggests, the river curves like an elbow as it runs through the town, bringing many blessings to the city, including nature, history, culture, and local specialties. Remnants of the city's prosperity as a castle town around Ozu Castle during the Edo period still live on the banks of the Hijikawa River.
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Table of Contents
- Introducing souvenirs you can't miss when you come to Ozu!
- Shigure
- Zangetsu
- moon window mochi
- During Bunraku
- Touman
- Garyu Brewery Craft Beer
- Yoro Sake Brewery
- Hijikawa Ramen
- summary
Introducing souvenirs you can't miss when you come to Ozu!
Ozu has a wide variety of souvenirs, including classic Japanese sweets and alcohol.
In this article, we would like to introduce 8 carefully selected souvenirs that you cannot miss when you come to Ozu!
We also recommend NIPPONIA HOTEL Ozu Castle Town as a base for walking around Ozu. If you are staying overnight, please also refer to the article below.
Shigure
Shigure, one of Ozu's three major confectioneries, is a Japanese confectionery made by mixing azuki beans with sticky rice or rice flour and steaming the mixture in a bamboo steamer.
Shigure is something that every Ozu citizen has tried at least once, but it has a long history, and the long-established Tominaga Shoyeido has been making it since 1875.
There are about 10 companies that manufacture Shigure, and each store has a different taste and texture, so it's a good idea to compare the flavors.
Zangetsu
Zangetsu, manufactured by Shippodo, a long-established store that has been in business for over 100 years, is one of Ozu's three major sweets.
Zangetsu is a baked confectionery made of white bean paste wrapped in flavorful dough.
Zangetsu's elegant taste is loved by people of all ages and has been loved locally for many years.
moon window mochi
The third of Ozu's three major confections, Tsukimado Mochi, is a Japanese confectionery made of strained bean paste wrapped in warabi mochi and sprinkled with green soybean soybean flour.
The origin of Tsukimado mochi dates back to the Edo period.
It was a favorite food of Lord Yasuoki Kato, the second lord of the Ozu domain, so the name Tsukimado mochi was derived from Yasuoki's pseudonym (another name), ``Tsukimado''.
Since its founding in 1624, Murata Bunpuku, the long-established store that manufactures Tsukimado Mochi, has carefully made everything by hand, preserving the taste loved by feudal lords for over 400 years.
During Bunraku
Bunraku Monaka is made with tsubuan wrapped in a 100% glutinous rice skin, and is loved by the locals for its delicate sweetness.
Fukueido, which manufactures Bunraku Monaka, is a long-established store that started making sweets in 1951, but due to the heavy rains in western Japan in July 2018, they were unable to continue operating.
However, due to the immense efforts of the owner and the voices of local residents who wanted the restaurant to continue, the restaurant reopened and continues to maintain the flavor that is loved by the locals.
The details of how Fukueido overcame the flood and resumed business are detailed below.
Touman
Touman (Tang manju) is a sweet made with yuzu bean paste wrapped in dough made from wheat flour and starch syrup.
It was introduced by the Dutch in Nagasaki at the beginning of the Edo period, and has long been famous as a representative sweet of the Nanyo region, including Ozu.
Touman is also introduced in the article below, so please read it as well.
Garyu Brewery Craft Beer
Garyu Brewery is a brewery that produces craft beer in a red brick warehouse that has remained since the Taisho era.
The brewery produces a variety of craft beers, including traditional pale ale and beer with silk, typical of Ozu's cocoon production, and has won top prizes in international beer contests.
The bar attached to Garyu Jozo serves not only freshly brewed craft beer, but also lunch and dinner.
Of course, you can also take home beer in bottles as souvenirs, so be sure to buy the beer that interests you.
Yoro Sake Brewery
Yoro Sake Brewery is a long-established sake brewery founded in 1921, producing sake typical of Ozu, where the clear Hijikawa River flows.
We sell sake that is carefully made by hand, such as ``Kaze no Sato,'' which is handmade using the abundant underground water of the Hijikawa River, and ``Ushu,'' named after Ozu's famous cormorant fishing.
When sightseeing in Ozu, please enjoy Yoro Sake Brewery's carefully selected sake.
Hijikawa Ramen
The last dish I would like to introduce is Hijikawa Ramen.
Hijigawa Ramen is made in Hijigawa-cho, Ozu City, and is a local ramen that is characterized by thin noodles made from the clear Hijigawa River and a refreshing soup.
There are a wide variety of flavors, including tonkotsu, soy sauce, miso, and shio, so be sure to try them all and compare.
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The souvenirs introduced this time can be purchased at each store, but they are also sold at Machi no Eki Asamoya.
Please stop by when you are sightseeing in Ozu.
Ozu City is located in the western part of Shikoku, in the region known as Nanyo, and is an area centered around the Ozu Basin, facing the Seto Inland Sea to the north and the Shikoku Mountains to the south. The clear Hijikawa River flows through the center of the city, and as its name suggests, the river curves like an elbow as it runs through the town, bringing many blessings to the city, including nature, history, culture, and local specialties. Remnants of the city's prosperity as a castle town around Ozu Castle during the Edo period still live on the banks of the Hijikawa River.
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