01About the Maker
Enjoy the cuisine of the Ina Valley, prepared in the traditional country-style
Tsukahara in Ina prepares river fish and wild mountain vegetables using traditional methods. Its Hachinoko Inaka-daki is one of the delicacies associated with the region.
02Local Food Culture
Familiar Names: Sugare and Jibachi
The regional tradition involves eating wasp larvae, including those of black wasps. In Shinshu, these wasps are familiar as sugare or jibachi; elsewhere, hebo is another name.
Long valued in mountain communities, hachinoko has been enjoyed in seasoned rice and sweet-simmered dishes. Its regional names offer a glimpse of the relationship between food and the natural environment.
03About This Product
Bringing Time-Honored Flavors to Your Table
Tsukahara’s Hachinoko Inaka-daki uses the shop’s traditional seasoning. Enjoy a little with rice or as a snack with sake.
04How to Enjoy It
Perfect for seasoned rice or as a small appetizer
The maker suggests enjoying hachinoko in seasoned rice, with sake, or alongside tea. Taste a small amount on its own before exploring combinations at the table.
When serving with rice, taste the hachinoko first and adjust any other seasonings accordingly. A familiar bowl of rice can be an introduction to the food of the Ina Valley.
05Product Information
Before You Pick It Up
- Product Name
- Hachinoko Inaka-daki
- Maker
- Tsukahara Co., Ltd.
- Ingredients and Features
- Traditional inaka-daki made with hachinoko, a delicacy enjoyed in Shinshu.
Please check the product label for information on ingredients, allergens, preparation, and storage.