A small toy comes in this rice cracker called Karakara Senbei.
It is said the women of the Shonai clan began to make Goten Balls. You can try hand making them yourself.
Shina-ori is a textile woven of fibers from Shina tree bark. Bags, hats and shop curtains etc. are made.
It has the rich aroma of wild grapes and a refreshing sour taste.
In the Shonai district, people used to use a basket to keep food warm. The baskets were also used to protect babies from the cold. The Izumeko doll represents this.
“Erousoku” is a handmade candle handed down from the Edo period. It is popular for its gorgeous and colorful patterns.
Delicious rice from the Shonai plain, fresh pure water from Dewasanzan and the Asahi Mountain range along with the climate of Tsuruoka help make excellent Sake.