Goods and souvenirs may be purchased at Michi no Eki : “Kawa no Minato Nagai.” Michi no Eki “Kawa no Minato Nagai is a roadside rest area with many amenities for the public, including an information center, parking lot, restaurant and souvenir shop featuring local products.
―けん玉 Kendama “Traditional Japanese ball-and-cup toy”
For centuries, the kendama has been loved by Japanese people of all ages. The toy is comprised of a ken, “sword,” shaped like a cross, as well as the tama ,”ball,” with a hole in the bottom. Nagai is the largest producer of official kendama in Japan.
―長井紬 Nagai Tsumugi “Traditional Silk Cloth”
Japanese-style silk clothing with classic patterns.
―ラーメン Ramen “Japanse Noodle Soup”
Originally based on Chinese cuisine, ramen is a world-famous Japanese noodle soup.
―日本酒 Nihonshu “Japanese Sake”
The liquor that represents Japan, sake is brewed from rice grains. Nagai has many local sake with tastes special to Nagai.
―蕎麦 Soba “Japanese Buckwheat Noodles”
Soba is a noodle made from buckwheat.
―漬物 Tsukemono “Japanese pickled Vegetables”
Japanese-style pickled vegetables are important to traditional Japanese cuisine and are often made with Chinese cabbage, radish, cucumber, eggplant, and other vegetables. They are pickled or preserved in various methods using salt, salted rice-bran, or fermented soybean paste (miso).
―団子 Dango “Rice Cakes”
Dango is one of many kinds of rice cakes made in Japan. They are made from rice flour and usually do not contain filling. They are popularly enjoyed with different toppings, like sweet bean paste or black sesame.
―玉こんにゃく Tama-konnyaku “Marinated Tama-konnyaku”
Konnyaku, made from the konjac plant similar to potatoes, are used to create this local dish featuring konnyaku rolled into small balls and simmered in soy sauce. They are often served on skewers.
