Oshu City Product Fair: A Taste of Iwate's Finest in Ginza

Oshu City Product Fair: A Celebration of Local Delicacies

Oshu City, located in the picturesque Iwate Prefecture of Japan, will host the exciting "Oshu City Product Fair - Direct Delivery from Oshu!" from December 4 (Thursday) to December 7 (Sunday). The event will take place at the Iwate Ginga Plaza, an antenna shop in Ginza, Tokyo. This year’s fair will feature an array of special regional products chosen by Oshu's official mascot, Oshu-Taro, along with a fantastic gift campaign for attendees. Notably, visitors can also see a handshake statue of Shohei Ohtani, the famous Los Angeles Dodgers player and native of Oshu City!

Focus on Local Delicacies

The Oshu City Product Fair puts a spotlight on the region's culinary treasures. Throughout the fair, guests can look forward to tasting and purchasing various local specialties, as well as enjoying a display of the Shohei Ohtani handshake statue.

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Some of the delightful products available for purchase include:

- Ginger syrup, fresh ginger, ginger powder
- Corn soup, melon puree, garlic salt
- Drip bag coffee, coffee milk base, roasted beans
- Newly harvested rice (1 kg and 5 kg packages), cooked rice packs
- Oshu-Taro merchandise such as sticky notes, clear files, and stickers

Note: Shipping options are available for a fee.

Tasting Opportunities

Visitors can indulge in:

- Coffee from Hatomune Coffee
- Ginger salt, cold corn soup, ginger syrup, melon puree, and more from Kamikodashiro farm

Please ask our staff for samples.

Special Gift Campaign

As part of the promotion, the first 50 attendees each day at the Oshu City event corner who make a purchase will receive a HARU.RICE.FACTORY pack of Oshu-Taro rice. This rice is made from the exquisite Hitomebore variety, grown with care by local producers. Don’t miss the chance to taste this delicious product!

Additionally, following Oshu City on Instagram will also give attendees a chance to win more local specialties.

The Handshake Statue of Shohei Ohtani

Last year's event was a huge success, drawing significant media attention and long lines for a chance to see the statue created from a 3D scan of Ohtani's hand. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to shake hands with the statue and capture memorable photos. This is a rare chance, so be sure to stop by!

Participating Vendors

Several local businesses will showcase their products:

HARU.RICE.FACTORY

Managed by Kazumo Honjo, this rice farming family has a rich history of 30 years in the field. They use meticulous methods for harvesting and processing rice to ensure the highest quality. Their business name is inspired by their grandchild's name.

Hatomune Coffee

Led by Sachiko Watanabe, this company specializes in sourcing quality coffee beans and roasting them with care in a hand-cranked iron roaster. Their drip bags come in a variety of designs, including themes related to Oshu-Taro.

Kamikodashiro Corporation

Managed by Takuya Ito, this business operates in a mountainous area since 2001. They focus on sustainable farming and food processing, producing organic ginger and various corn types, all sourced from their clean surroundings.

About Oshu City

Located in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture, Oshu City is known for its rich tradition of craftsmanship, including Nambu ironware and Iwayado tansu, as well as culinary delights such as rice and Maezawa beef. It is also the hometown of Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani.