Fukusaki Town’s Specialty “Mochi Barley” Featured in Akabane Keizai Shimbun! Fukusaki Town’s “Mochi Barley” Becomes a Topic in Tokyo

An event held at “Iromusubi Cafe” in Kita Ward, Tokyo, where visitors could fully enjoy Fukusaki Town, Hyogo Prefecture’s specialty “mochi barley,” was a great success!
The event was featured in “Akabane Keizai Shimbun”!

※Top image: Akabane Keizai Shimbun

On the day of the event, a special lunch plate using “mochi barley,” known for its pleasantly chewy texture, was served, and tips on how to incorporate it deliciously into everyday home cooking were also introduced. In addition, a quiz about Fukusaki Town’s popular character “Gajiro the Kappa” was held, and the venue was filled with excitement over topics related to yokai!

Many people, including fans of Takahiro Hamada from WEST., learned about Fukusaki Town through unexpected connections, making it a wonderful day where new relationships were formed.

“How do you eat mochi barley?”
“What is the secret of Gajiro?”

For the full details of this intriguing event and hints for delicious recipes, be sure to check the detailed article!

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