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Kuro Ramen (Paulownia Charcoal Ramen)
This is a ramen featuring pitch-black noodles kneaded with paulownia charcoal, available in Mishima Town, a famous production area for Aizu Paulownia. It is served at the dining establishment 'Tsuruya,' located right next to Hayato Onsen Tsurunoyu. Mishima Town is said to be the birthplace of paulownia cultivation, and a tradition remains where families plant a paulownia tree in their garden when a girl is born, intending to use it to make her wedding chest. This bowl was born from a unique idea specific to this region: using charcoal made from that very paulownia in the noodles. Paulownia charcoal is a local pride, used for water purification and deodorization. The ingenuity lies in transforming it into an edible form. While the visual impact is outstanding, its charm lies in its light and easy-to-eat flavor. It is a much-talked-about local noodle that you can only encounter in the village of Paulownia.
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