OFFICIAL KUMAMOTO TOURISM GUIDE

Kumamoto Food Guide

A branded alcoholic drink alongside Bordeaux wine and Scotch WhiskyKuma Shochu

In Kumamoto, shochu production has a long history of over 500 years, particularly in the Hitoyoshi region. Rice shochu, made only with rice and groundwater from Hitoyoshi Kuma, is one of the few local brands that are known worldwide. Currently, 28 brewers in the region produce this type of shochu. It is suitable for cooking or as a dinner companion.

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Kumamoto City North area Aso area Central area South area Amakusa area

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Foods Bread / Pastries / Desserts Modern Japanese Cuisine Traditional Japanese Sushi / Seafood Nabe (Hot Pot) Yakiniku (BBQ) / Horumon (Offal) Yakitori (Grilled Meat and Vegetables Skewers) / Meat Dishes Okonomiyaki / Takoyaki / etc. Noodles (Ramen / Soba / Udon / etc.) Izakaya (Japanese Style Pub) Dining Bars / Bars / Beer Halls Italian / French Western / Various Western / European Chinese Southeast Asian Curry Organic / Fusion Party Halls / Karaoke / Entertainment Casual Dining / Fast Food Alcohol Other Cuisine

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