I’d like to introduce some of the most typical foods of Tadami.
Nango tomatoes are special tomatoes grown in the towns of Tadami, Shimogo and Minami Aizu and have a history of over 60 years.
They are registered under the Geographical Indications (GI) protection system and are widely known both within and outside the prefecture.
Nango tomatoes are characterized by their high sugar content, thick pulp and firm texture, which are achieved by being grown at high altitude where the temperature difference between day and night is extreme.
The peak shipping season is from August to October.
At this time of year, many heavy tomatoes can be seen in many plastic greenhouses.
Strict cultivation standards and quality control ensure that a stable supply of high quality tomatoes is maintained.
Many new farmers have taken up farming to start growing these tomatoes.
Nango tomatoes are said to be tasty even for those who do not like tomatoes.
Especially from September onwards, the taste is said to be even better, giving them the name ‘Autumn Taste (秋味)’.
Recommended is the juice made from Nango tomatoes, which has a fruity taste.
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Furthermore, Mos Burger, one of Japan's leading fast food chains, is offering products made with Nango tomatoes at its shops in Fukushima for a limited time from 21 August to 1 September.
Although the offer is short-lived, the limited release is made every year at this time of year.
If you have the chance, please try it.
We invite you to compare them with tomatoes from your country.
You will find that the Nango tomatoes have a very special and different taste.
Mutton is also commonly eaten in Tadami.
After the war, when the region was suffering from poverty, sheep, which were raised in large numbers for wool, became popular to eat as grilled meat.
Mutton is available at convenience stores in the town, and mutton dishes are also served at a café next to the Tadami Station Information Centre.
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Mutton dishes can also be enjoyed at Taro Sushi (太郎鮨), a sushi restaurant in the town.
Mutton here is served on a hot griddle and is a recommended place to enjoy mutton dishes in Tadami Town.
The town also has the smallest distillery in Japan, where the shochu Nekka “ねっか” is very popular.
If you like sake, you should definitely give it a try.
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A variety of souvenirs are available at the information centre.
Taste local specialities such as wild vegetables, miso and other processed foods, or try cakes made by local manufacturers!
The facility also sells a unique soft-serve ice cream covered with medicinal peony powder, a speciality of the town.
A personal recommendation is the rice puff named 'dottsun (ドッつん)'.
It is made from local rice and has a caramelized flavor and its texture is very good.
You will surely like it.
A confectioner near the station called 'Mitsuishiya (三石屋)' has a very popular bread.
It is ‘Soboro-pan (そぼろパン)’.
It is a simple bread with just butter cream inside, and has a familiar taste.
Local people have been familiar with it since childhood, and many people come from far away to buy it.
I hope you enjoy the food in Tadami.