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Kumamoto City
Kumamoto City is a thriving, vibrant metropolis noted for its progressive youth culture. A shopper's paradise and historian's dream; the city offers something for everyone.
Local food and delicacies:
Higo Beef - low-fat Kumamoto beef from the brown cows that graze on the tender fertile grass of the Aso plains.
Karashi-Renkon - a crisp deep-fried lotus root stuffed with miso-mustard paste.
Taipi-en - a healthy bean-starch vermicelli.
Higo Dengaku - tofu that is sliced, skewered, and charcoal grilled, then dipped in a special bean paste and sesame seed sauce. Ramen - thick noodles cooked in a rich pork and chicken stock
Variety of Seafood - fresh from the Sea of Ariake, fish and mussels that are not available inland are bountifully served in Kumamoto city restaurants.
Spirits and wine:
Sake - the national alcoholic beverage brewed primarily from fermented rice and often referred to as rice wine.... The Kumamoto sake is especially prized for its purity.
Kuma shochu - This Japanese spirit is of the highest quality, comparable to a fine Scotch or Brandy
Unique local crafts:
Higo Inlays - 400-year old method of inlaying gold and silver into an iron base, originally to decorate the sword guard, is still crafted today and treasured as beautiful jewelry and objects d'art.
Pottery - There are over 40 famous ceramic kilns located throughout the Prefecture; each one producing its own distinctive, unique style of ceramics. Those from Kouda-yaki and Shodai-yaki wares are especially treasured and have been so for centuries.
Yamaga Toro - Intricately designed architectural lanterns made exclusively from Japanese gold paper, without any wood or metal. Kutami Uchiwa - Japanese paper fans preserved with persimmon varnish.
Hanatebako - brilliantly hand-painted red boxes from the Hitoyoshi region feature a stylized camellia flower.
Shopping:
* Prefectural Traditional Crafts Hall is a best bet for finding local crafts.
* Kami-tori Street, Shimo-tori Street and Shinshigai Street in Kumamoto City form the major shopping area. The entire district, bustling with energy and activity, has become a thriving covered pedestrian arcade filled with everything from Nike flagship
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