Specialties of Kagoshima, Japan include Sakurajima radish, authentic shochu, Kagoshima tea, Kagoshima ramen, yam cake, etc.
1. Sakurajima radish: one of the special products of Kagoshima Prefecture and a representative of Kagoshima’s traditional vegetables. It is spherical in shape and usually weighs about 10 kilograms. Larger ones can reach 20 to 30 kilograms. It is loaded
The world's heaviest radish is recorded by Guinness World Records (the record-breaking radish has a circumference of 119 centimeters and a weight of 31.1 kilograms.) Sakurajima radish does not rot when cooked for a long time, and the flavor is easily penetrated. The meat is fine and white in color. It can be pickled or used
Boiled, versatile.
2. Authentic soju: water and yeast are added to the koji for fermentation, and then raw materials such as sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and water are added, and the alcohol is extracted through distillation.
Rich raw materials, delicious water quality, and various beneficial bacteria are the keys to making Kagoshima Shochu.
The biggest feature is its unique fragrance.
It can be diluted with hot or cold water and tasted, or you can drink it directly.
3. Kagoshima tea: Kagoshima has become one of the few tea producing areas in Japan.
Kagoshima tea is characterized by its sweet aroma and rich taste. In summer, you can also brew it with cold water according to your preference.
4. Kagoshima Ramen: The charm of Kagoshima Ramen is ultimately the soup.
The "pork bone soup" made from the specialty pig bones looks very greasy, but it is extremely light and nutritious.
There are so many ramen shops in Kagoshima that you can see them everywhere as long as you walk on the road. Each shop has its own signature taste. The noodles also include ultra-thin noodles and rolled noodles. You can taste various types of Kagoshima ramen.
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5. Yam cake: It is a representative Japanese snack in Kagoshima Prefecture and one of the few famous snacks in Japan.
Using high-quality sweet potatoes, japonica rice and sugar as the basic ingredients, it has the fragrance of sweet potatoes and a unique taste. It tastes good and is very popular as a souvenir.