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Roadside station “Kawasaki”

The roadside station "Kawasaki" is located 200m east of Kitakami Ohashi Bridge on National Route 284. There is a direct sales store for agricultural products and regional specialties, as well as a restaurant serving local ingredients. Among them, noodles (including various types of ramen) made with the roots of the Kawasaki region's specialty ``Hodoimo'', a legume plant, are gaining popularity. Native to North America, it is also known as ``Apios'' and is cultivated by several local farmers.It is said to contain a lot of calcium and fiber and is effective in controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol.It is processed into powder and kneaded into noodle dough. There is. There is also a corner with information on sightseeing and souvenirs in the Higashiiwai region. ■Opening hours: Direct farm facilities/restaurants/9:00-19:00 (until 18:00 from December to March) Information Rest facility/24 hours, open all year round

Takabi flour/Takabi udon

Takabi is a crop that is suitable for Daito Town's climate and geology, and is rich in polyphenols that suppress oxidation. Takikiki flour, which is made by grinding the Takikiki into powder, is suitable for making dumplings. Takakibi udon, which uses 20% takakibi flour, is a new specialty of Daito Town.

ancient rice oriza

Hanaizumi-cho, Ichinoseki City, is a local specialty in Hanaizumi-cho, Ichinoseki City, where ancient rice, which is said to have the same nutrients as rice from the Jomon period, is cultivated in a rice field of about 1 hectare. At the sales corner, there are about 50 types of products, including soba noodles made with ancient rice flour, tea, and ancient rice daifuku. It also serves as a direct sales store for locally harvested agricultural and forestry products such as vegetables, fruits, and flowers.