Concept Inawashiro Tennokaori
A Millennium Tradition of Soba
Inawashiro Tennokaori
The long-standing tradition of soba consumption in Inawashiro town, dating back to the Heian period, has been proven by the discovery of soba grains at the Soza ruins on the shore of ancient Lake Inawashiro.
The brand soba "Inawashiro Tennokaori" continues to stubbornly preserve the ancient methods of cultivation, preparation, and cooking.
The Pride of Inawashiro,
The Pinnacle of Soba
The soba harvested in Inawashiro Town is dried and adjusted in a dedicated facility, and among them, only those that are especially strictly selected are branded as "Inawashiro Tennokaori" soba.
The native Inawashiro variety (Aizu Inawashiro native variety) has a growth period from seeding to harvest of 2-3 months, produces medium to large grains with good firmness, less breakage and cutting during noodle making, and results in soba with excellent aroma and taste.
Story
The roots of soba eating in Inawashiro are ancient, with investigations into soba grains found at archaeological sites around Lake Inawashiro revealing that they were cultivated as far back as the 1100s. Subsequently, the technique of cutting soba was passed down by Hoshina Masayuki, the first lord of the Aizu domain and grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo shogunate, laying the foundation for the modern way of soba consumption.
Soba is susceptible to weather conditions, and its quality varies from year to year, so
producers and soba shops have made concerted efforts to protect the tradition and quality of the "Millennium Tradition Soba".
While the majority of soba consumed domestically is imported from abroad, we have developed a unique cultivation manual aimed at further improving the quality of our traditional local soba, cultivating it as "Inawashiro Tennokaori".
Products
Enjoy a luxurious moment at home.
Numerous attractive products using "Inawashiro Tennokaori" have been created. Here, we introduce products that you can easily enjoy at home.
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Shop
Encountering Deliciousness and Luxury
We introduce certified stores where you can enjoy meals made with "Inawashiro Tennokaori." The handmade soba is exquisite. Please visit "Inawashiro Soba Village" and enjoy the taste.
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