大阪府·特産品
Kawachinagano Toothpicks
A small but essential specialty of Kawachinagano, indispensable even in tea ceremonies. Kawachinagano City is known as the 'Town of Toothpicks,' having once boasted a massive share of domestic production. Mechanical production began in this region during the Taisho era, as it was a source of high-quality raw materials like Kuromoji (Caucasian spicebush) and white birch. It is said that at its peak, the area produced the majority of the country's supply, and even today, Osaka Prefecture remains one of Japan's leading production areas. In particular, toothpicks made from highly fragrant Kuromoji are elegant masterpieces prized as sweet cutters in tea ceremonies. When inserted into Japanese sweets, a subtle woody aroma rises, adding elegance to the hospitality setting. Even in a small stick used casually in daily life, the craftsmanship refined in Kawachinagano resides. Please enjoy this hidden specialty as part of your everyday life.
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