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A small toy comes in this rice cracker called Karakara Senbei.
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It is said the women of the Shonai clan began to make Goten Balls. You can try hand making them yourself.
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Shina-ori is a textile woven of fibers from Shina tree bark. Bags, hats and shop curtains etc. are made.
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It has the rich aroma of wild grapes and a refreshing sour taste.
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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.
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“Erousoku” is a handmade candle handed down from the Edo period. It is popular for its gorgeous and colorful patterns.
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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.
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