You can taste Chiyonokame, CHIYONOKAME-SHUZO INC. from Ehime prefecture, and Kawanakajima Gembu, SHUSEN KURANO INC. from Nagano prefecture. Chiyonokame (CHIYONOKAME-SHUZO INC.) CHIYONOKAME SHUZO is located in Uchiko, Ehime, was founded in 1716. Uchiko is a charming historic town and easily accessible via a 25-min train ride from Matsuyama. Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture on Japan’s Shikoku Island. From the Edo period (1603-1867) to the Meiji period (1868-1912) the Yokaichi & Gokoku Historic District Preservation Zone prospered as a manufacturing centre of vegetable wax. From the district’s acquired fortune came the construction of many solid, elegant houses. The ground breaking preservation movement of the historic district in Uchiko … Continue reading “Chiyonokame” & “Kawanakajima Gembu” In-store tasting event @ Ikebukuro