Konnyaku presented to Ichinomiya-sama by Kumekichi, a konnyaku and tokoroten specialty shop in Mori-machi, Enshu.

In 1854 (Ansei 1), the first founder, Kumekichi, began making konnyaku in Mori-machi, Enshu. Since then, the traditional techniques of the first Kumekichi have been passed down through generations, and the business is now run by the fifth generation. The details of this rich history are recorded in the local history book of Mori-machi, "Mori-machi Hensens Zakki" (Miscellaneous Records of Mori-machi's Transformations). The fifth-generation head of the family...

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Konjac Kaiseki from "Onao-dokoro Kumekichi Miyamae Dengaku," a restaurant boasting a 150-year history since its founding in 1854 (Ansei 1).

Are you familiar with the concept of "Onaoru-dokoro"? Since ancient times, Japanese people have made it a part of their lives to visit shrines to express gratitude and make wishes, receiving the power of the gods. The act of returning to normalcy after completing the important task of visiting a shrine is called "Naoru," and the gods...

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Enjoy a packed lunch at "Hyakka," a Chinese restaurant, where you can watch the chef's skills and savor summer vegetables.

Speaking of Chinese restaurants in Hagigaoka, there's "Hyakka Chinese Restaurant," which will celebrate its 7th anniversary next month in August 2013. It's run by the same apprentices as "Ibe Chinese Restaurant" in Kaminishi-cho, both formerly of the renowned Chinese restaurant "Seika," which has since relocated to Kyoto. Here...

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On the Day of the Ox during the summer, enjoy a nourishing and invigorating meal at Unakichi, a specialty restaurant for charcoal-grilled eel.

Unakichi is a charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant located along the Kanazashi Road in Mikatahara-cho. They use specially selected live eels, which are prepared to order and grilled over charcoal in the Kansai style, without steaming, dipping them two or three times in their secret sauce. The result is crispy skin and moist, juicy flesh...

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The daily special at "Kappo Shinhama," a popular restaurant loved by its regulars thanks to its playful owner.

Turning onto Futamata Street from Yanagi Street and heading towards Motohama, you'll see the sign for "Kappo Shinhama." Founded in the early Meiji era as "Shinhama Fish Shop," the current owner, Mitsuhiro Nagatani, is the fourth generation, and the restaurant is beloved by its regulars and bustling with customers day and night. The interior offers a view of the kitchen...

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