Our specialty products

Premium offerings born of Fukushima Pride

Fukushima Prefecture covers a vast area that is made up of three regions, each with their its own distinctive features. The produce and livestock that come out of our different natural environments offer a wealth of delicious variety to discover. Among them are eleven specialty products with some of the highest yields in Japan--the foods that serve as “the signature of Fukushima”. So dive in and discover the amazing flavors that come from our farms, forests, and fisheries--cultivated with pride of local Fukushima producers.

Cucumbers
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Cucumbers

What makes it so special?

Cucumbers are the signature vegetable of Fukushima, and are grown all over the prefecture. And Fukushima takes pride in producing more summer-fall cucumbers than anywhere else in Japan--thanks to the fact that our rainfall and summer/fall temperatures are perfect for them. Crisp and juicy, they’re a popular essential for any summer table.

Selecting the perfect

Select cucumbers that are a shiny deep green color. The ones that have a surface texture that is sharp enough to be almost painful to the touch are the freshest. They should be firm from end to end and have a noticeable weight to them as well. A little curve is fine, but make sure to look for uniform thickness throughout.

Storage and preparation

Dusting cucumbers with a little salt and rolling them on a cutting board will help remove the nubs, brighten the color, and mellow their flavor. Cucumbers are susceptible to moisture, so make sure to wipe them well, place them in a storage bag, and keep them in the refrigerator. They’ll last longer if you store them upright with the stem pointing up.

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※Links take you to recipes on the official Fukushima Prefecture Cookpad website, Hara Kucchi-na Fukushima.

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