July 7 is Somen Day

Jul 07, 2024 | News On Japan

Tokushima, Jul 07, 2024 (News On Japan) - Handa District in western Tokushima Prefecture is one of Japan's leading somen-producing regions, with over 20 workshops. For over 300 years, somen has been made here, utilizing the clear waters of the Yoshino River and the salt from the Naruto Strait.

July 7 is Somen Day

Takaya Ono from Handa Men Ono Seimen said, "The cold wind from the Shikoku Mountains is perfect for drying somen, allowing us to make delicious noodles."

Nowadays, they also use fans and dehumidifiers and occasionally change the airflow to mimic the natural wind as much as possible.

We have some Tokushima somen prepared for you!

Anchor Mai Izumi commented, "Delicious! I could eat this endlessly. Each noodle is thick yet smooth, with a delightful texture."

The chewy and firm texture and smoothness of Tokushima's somen are its distinctive features. On a hot day like today, it's recommended to chill the noodles in ice water and enjoy them cold!

Source: TBS

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