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Kagoshima regional products fair draws 58 exhibitors with 1,900 items; governor samples matcha specialty
A regional products exhibition opened August 18 at a Kagoshima department store, showcasing 58 vendors including 14 first-time exhibitors with approximately 1,900 items ranging from seafood to crafts. Kagoshima matcha was prominently featured as a regional specialty, with the governor sampling the product and matcha-cream pie offered as a limited event item. The fair runs through August 24 and aims to help local residents rediscover regional identity amid post-earthquake reco…
鹿児島のグルメや工芸品が勢ぞろい 58社から約1900品が並ぶ 塩田知事も抹茶を味わう - news.ntv.co.jp
Key points
- Kagoshima matcha positioned as official regional specialty, sampled by prefectural governor at 58-vendor fair
- Limited-edition matcha-cream pie offering—freshly baked pastry with Kagoshima matcha cream filling—highlights dessert ca…
- Fair draws 14 first-time exhibitors alongside repeat vendors; runs through August 24 at Yamakatayas department store
- Event framed as community economic support tool following earthquake impact on regional traffic and visitor flow
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The numbers
Exhibiting companies: 58 companies
First-time exhibitors: 14 companies
Products on display: 約1900品
What they said
“It's cold. Delicious.”
冷たい。美味しかった
“The matcha inside is slightly bitter and rich, very delicious. The pairing of the sweet sugared exterior and the slightly bitter matcha is excellent.”
中の抹茶は少し苦くて濃厚でとても美味しい。外側の甘い砂糖がかかったパイと中の少し苦い抹茶の相性が抜群
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