Located in Hirakawa, Saga Prefecture, one of Japan's leading soybean-producing regions, is "Saka Hirakawa-ya," a tofu shop known for its artisanal and meticulously crafted tofu.
One of Japan's top three hot springs for beautiful skin, "Ureshino Onsen," is renowned for its Ureshino Onsen yudofu, a dish enjoyed by the locals since the Edo period. "Kusumura," a long-established shop that has been dedicated to tofu making since the Taisho era, adheres to traditional production methods. Their tofu, made with domestically sourced soybeans and nigari (coagulant), is said to be delicious even without seasoning.
"Hyakunen Tofu" is made by blending soy milk from two domestically grown soybean varieties, one from Hokkaido and one from Aichi Prefecture, in a unique ratio and adding nigari to create the final product. As you bite into it, you can savor the rich sweetness and deep aroma of soybeans. It's a tofu that allows you to enjoy the true flavor and lingering taste of the beans, perfect for ordering and enjoying at home.