長野県·特産品
Shichimi Togarashi (Seven-Spice Chili Pepper)
When you open the lid, the aroma of chili pepper and Japanese pepper (sansho) wafts out. With just a single sprinkle, it instantly sharpens the flavor of everything from soba noodles to hot pots. When it comes to Shichimi loved in front of Zenko-ji Temple, Hachiman-ya Isogoro is the name. It is said that the origin dates back to 1736 (Genbun 1), when the first generation, Muroga Kanemon, began selling chili peppers within the precincts of Zenko-ji. Eventually, by the third generation, they were permitted to establish a shop in a prime location within the temple grounds, and it became popular among pilgrims as a light and easy-to-carry souvenir. It was even referred to as a 'token of a pilgrimage to Zenko-ji.' Along with Yagenbori in Asakusa, Tokyo, and Shichimiya in Kiyomizu, Kyoto, it is counted as one of Japan's three major Shichimi. A perfectly blended aroma of chili pepper, Japanese pepper, ginger, and sesame—a flavor that has been protected in front of the temple for approximately 290 years.
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