福島県·特産品
Iwase Cucumber
Iwase cucumbers in Sukagawa City boast one of the highest production volumes in the country for summer and autumn cucumbers. They are a representative summer vegetable of Fukushima, boasting a crisp texture and refreshing juiciness. There is a deep connection between this land and cucumbers; every year on July 14th, the 'Kiuri Tenno Festival,' a unique festival with a history of over 260 years, is held. According to legend, when an epidemic once spread, people prayed by offering cucumbers to Iwase Shrine, and the disease subsided. This tradition lives on today, where two cucumbers are offered, and one is taken home to be eaten as an amulet. It is said that eating it brings good health and protection from illness. It is a dish you'll want to enjoy exactly as it is—fresh and juicy in summer—in salads or as pickles.
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