東海村の特産物(2)

Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes, which amply accumulate the blessings of the soil, are Tokai Village's representative specialty in the fall. They play the central role in the village's I-MO Festival every autumn.

Dried sweet potatoes

The more you bite on this local specialty, the more the simple taste of dried sweet potatoes floods the mouth.

Sweet potato shochu

This exceedingly tasty type of shochu (distilled spirits) is made from tamayutaka, the basic ingredient of sweet potatoes.

Local Karuta

The loacal set of karuta (playig cards), which was made after soliciting proposals from residents in 1996, enables people to learn about the while enjoying playing.

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Mayumigoma and Fukudawara

Mayumigoma horses and Fukudawara straw bags are local good luck charms that are popular for their simplicity.

Wooden treasure boats (Takarabune)

The wooden treasure boats sold at Muramatsuyama Kokuzodo Temple are a local toy that is famous throughout Japan.