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My Hometown's Specialties

Traditional crops and local specialities, developed in line with Amagasaki's history and culture, are still produced.

Photograph of Issun-mame (1-sun Beans) Issun-mame (1-sun Beans)/ Great with beer!
This variety of broad beans is called "Tomatsu Issun Mame" or "Muko Issun Mame" because of its large size, about 1 sun (about 3 cm). It has a sweet taste and soft hulls.
Ama-imo (Ama Potato) / Very sweet! Photograph of Ama-imo (Ama Potato)
Ama-imo, a kind of red Japanese sweet potato, has been actively cultivated in the southern part of Amagasaki City since the Edo period. It has a particularly sweet taste and a moist texture. Local cultivation is mainly carried out by the Traditional Vegetable Section of Amagasaki Municipal
Agricultural Promotion Association.
Photograph of Ama-no-shizuku (Ama Dew) Ama-no-shizuku (Ama Dew) / Enjoy with moderation!
This distilled liquor made of Ama-imo is smooth and clear.
Ama-no-namashoyu (Amagasaki soy sause) / Draws out the best of ingredients Photograph of Ama-no-namashoyu (Amagasaki soy sause)
Amagasaki's soy sauce making started in the Edo period in and around Daimotsu-cho. The local soy sauce is characterized by a low salt content, fine aroma and mellow flavor.
Photograph of Tano Satoimo Tano Satoimo / Delicious!
This variety of taro has been used in the local dish called "noppei soup" in and around Tano. It is cultivated by local civic groups such as the Forest of Nature and Cultural Association and the Satoimo Preservation Association of Tano.
Komokaburi Keshodaru (Decorated Sake Casks) / Perfect for celebrations Photograph of komokaburi Keshodaru (Decoration sake casks)
Amagasaki produces over 90% of sake casks made in Japan, decorated with ropes of woven straw and the sake brandfs name. Some are exported.
Photograph of Made-in-Amagasaki Shops Made-in-Amagasaki Shops
Made-in-Amagasaki Shops sell goods that have won the Grand Prix in the annual "Made in Amagasaki" Competition, in which awarding is based on information provided by local residents and businesses. The shops are full of Amagasaki-related goods such as Amagasaki soy sauce and decoration sake casks.
Sanwa Shop
Address: 114-6, Tateya-cho
Tel: 06-6412-2086
Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (closed on Thursdays)
Amasen Shop
Address: 2-1, Kanda Naka-dori 1-chome
Tel: 06-6411-5785
Hours: 10:00 - 20:00 (closed irregularly)
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