Akita

  • Kinman

    Famous Akita confection of fluffy dough wrapping white bean paste.

    Born shortly after the war in the 1950s. Honey-infused castella wraps mild-sweetness white bean paste. Live baking demonstration corner next to Akita Station ticket gate is famous.

  • Morokoshi

    Rakugan-style Japanese confection of pressed red bean flour.

    Said to have been presented to Satake clan lord of Akita Domain. Fragrant baked morokoshi and matcha flavor also available.

  • Namahage Plushie

    Charming Namahage dolls available in red and blue oni.

    Lineup from palm-size to body pillow. Limited edition blessed at Shinzan Shrine also available.

  • Inaniwa Udon Cedar Box Set

    Hand-stretched Inaniwa udon packed in premium cedar box for gifts.

    Room temperature storage for 1 year. Set with Hinai-jidori broth is popular.

  • Iburi-gakko Chips

    Thick-cut potato chips with smoked aroma.

    Iburi-gakko powder kneaded in, crispy texture and lingering saltiness pair with beer.

  • Babahera Ice Keychain

    Miniaturized rose-shaped ice as popular gacha product.

    Two-color molding in pink and yellow. Summer-limited parasol pattern card included.

  • Akita Komachi

    Akita-born brand rice with good balance of sweetness and stickiness.

    Variety born in 1984 with Koshihikari as parent. Doesn't harden even when cold, suitable for bento lunch boxes. Snowmelt water and day-night temperature difference of central prefecture plains are secrets to deliciousness.

  • Hinai-jidori Chicken

    One of Japan's three major local chickens, characterized by rich broth.

    Crossbreed of Akita-native Hinai chicken and Rhode Island Red. Chewy red meat and fat umami are indispensable for kiritanpo hot pot.

  • Hatahata (Sandfish)

    Prefectural fish landed in winter Sea of Japan.

    "Also called kaminari-uo (thunder fish) because it approaches shore with thunder, written as 鰰 (god's fish)." Characterized by popping texture of buriko (roe).

  • Iburi-gakko (Barrel Pickled)

    Smoked aroma daikon pickles.

    Cut surface is translucently golden, also perfect pairing with cheese as wine appetizer.

  • Tonburi

    Kochia seeds called field caviar.

    Unique popping texture used in salads and yam dishes.

  • Akita Sake

    Light and flavorful sake brewed with prefectural rice and soft water.

    "Many brands with fans nationwide including Shinsei, Kariho, and Yuki no Bosha."

  • Lake Tazawa Kokanee Salmon

    Freshwater salmon with rich flavor and sweetness.

    Successfully increased through artificial hatching from near extinction. Served as sashimi or smoked.

  • Akita Cedar Barrels and Tubs

    Bentwood and barrel products made from fragrant cedar.

    Excellent moisture absorption and heat retention, popular as miso barrels, ohitsu (rice containers), and wine coolers.

  • Akita Musume Edamame

    Sweet summer-to-autumn limited edamame.

    Excellent freshness from immediate refrigerated shipping after harvest. Also star of prefectural beer festivals.

  • Akita Fuji Apples

    Honey-filled apples from day-night temperature difference.

    Odate and Kazuno production in northern prefecture highly rated for storage quality and aroma. Also chosen for gifts.