福島県·特産品
Takada Ume (Takada Plum)
A specialty product that Aizumisato Town is proud of, it is said to be the largest plum in Japan. Its features include large grains about the size of a golf ball, thick flesh, and a small seed. According to legend, its origin dates back to the Muromachi period, when a traveling monk planted a plum from Bungo (present-day Oita Prefecture) in this land. Known as 'Blue Diamonds,' these fruits are so significant that pickled plums made from them have been certified as one of the Agency for Cultural Affairs' '100 Year Foods.' It is a specialty deeply integrated into local life, to the point where the 'Takada Ume Seed Tossing Championship' is held every year. When made into dried plums (umeboshi), plum wine, or pickled plums, the rich aroma and sweet-and-sour flavor are exceptional. With a satisfying texture unique to its large size, it is a taste that colors the early summer in Aizu.
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