Nagano is rich in foods born from the wisdom of mountain living, such as Shinshu soba, miso, oyaki (stuffed dumplings), and Nozawana pickles. It is also a land highly active in creating tools from natural materials, such as Kiso lacquerware, wooden furniture, forged blades, and paper. On this page, we will introduce Made in Japan foods supporting Shinshu's fermented goods and local cuisine, alongside wood and lacquer tableware, furniture, and tools.
Fermented foods and preserved foods born from the wisdom of surviving winter, such as Shinshu miso, Nozawana pickles, and oyaki, continue to support Nagano's dining tables today. We will introduce products you'll want to incorporate into daily cooking, such as miso breweries particular about ingredients and koji, and pickle shops protecting traditional methods.
Lacquerware and wooden vessels made in the Kiso region hold a rustic yet dignified presence. We will introduce their appeal as tools you can cherish for a long time, focusing on tableware matching well with Shinshu's food, such as soup bowls, plates, bento boxes, and trays.
Across various parts of Nagano, starting with Matsumoto, there are many workshops making wooden furniture and small wooden items. We will introduce lifestyle tools using mountain wood, such as dining tables, chairs, stools, and cutting boards, alongside the scenery of the land where they were born.
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