島根県·特産品
Kawamoto Perilla
Perilla is attracting attention as a healthy oil, and one of its major production areas is located in the mountains of Shimane. Kawamoto Town is a town that has put great effort into cultivating perilla. It is said to have started when a single resident brought seeds back from the high mountains; today, many farmers are engaged in cultivation, and it has grown into a representative crop of the town. Perilla contains abundant alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) and is gaining popularity alongside increasing health consciousness. From freshly pressed perilla oil to various processed goods, many products are created within the town, making them popular as souvenirs and hometown tax (Furusato Nozei) gifts. The commitment to handling everything from cultivation to oil extraction entirely within the town is also a major appeal. Attention toward Kawamoto's perilla continues to grow.
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