Super Tagonju, a local supermarket in Shizuoka
Super Tagonju is a long-established supermarket chain that has been in business since 1973, with 13 stores in seven cities in Shizuoka Prefecture, including Shizuoka City, Yaizu City, and Numazu City.
The company name is derived from the name of his ancestor, "Shigebei Sone," who was in the lumber business since the Meiji Era, and from "Tago Bridge," which is located next to the site of the company's founding in Yaizu City.
Super Tagonju has a store feature calledSpacious floor for easy shopping aroundand "Ample space to relax and spend time in the store.The "Mere Old Man" cites the "Mere Old Man".
In fact, all but a few of the stores have rest areas, and six of them haveFree coffee serviceThe supermarket offers a full range of services to make customers feel relaxed and comfortable, including the following
A bright and clean eat-in space is also available, providing a place to take a break from shopping.
Because of the large size of the store, it is popular for its large number of items and wide selection.
Large parking lot
The parking lot has a reputation for being very easy to use, and the large space per car allows even large vehicles such as one-box cars to park easily, and getting in and out of the car and loading purchased items is stress-free.
At Super Tagonju, which operates throughout Shizuoka Prefecture, you can find rare and first-time items unique to the area, so it is recommended that you stop by during your sightseeing tour to look for souvenirs.
Delicacies of Shizuoka
In particular, you will find many "Shizuoka delicacies" in the store.
Inside the store, "Delicacies of Shizuoka" pop-ups are displayed all over the place, introducing rare and unique items perfect for souvenirs.
Recommended Purchases
oden powder
The first thing I purchased as a souvenir was oden powder, an essential ingredient in Shizuoka oden.
Sometimes called "dashi powder" or "shaved powder," Shizuoka oden is made by adding powdered mackerel or horse mackerel shavings or aosa to sardine shavings, which are then dipped into oden.
Oden powder" is another local delicacy, and it is poured over Fujinomiya yakisoba noodles.
It is one of the most typical Shizuoka seasonings, and since it is so easy to use, it makes a great souvenir.
In addition to powder, Shizuoka oden is also served with "oden miso" (soybean paste).
This sweet-tasting miso is often sold in rather small packages, making it convenient to take home.
In Shizuoka, oden was sold on skewers at candy stores, and children would buy it after school with their allowance and eat it with their friends.
high-ramen
And of course, the classic Shizuoka souvenir, Hi Ramen, is also available at Super Tagonju.
In the past, they used to be sold nationwide, but as new products were launched more and more, the number of stores that carried them gradually decreased, and now they are sold only in Shizuoka Prefecture.
This ramen has a nostalgic flavor of soy sauce with pork and vegetable flavor, accented with white pepper, garlic, and ginger.
The small packages per pack are also useful for handing out at work and other places.
Maruyasu
Another unusual seasoning recommended is Maruyasu's Enmei Vinegar.
Free of synthetic sweeteners and preservatives, this product is handmade by vinegar artisans who add honey and glucose to fruit vinegar made by acetic acid fermentation of Shizuoka Prefecture's specialty mandarin oranges.
The added sweetness makes it easy to drink on its own, but its low sweetness makes it very easy to use in cooking.
It can be easily made into a vinegared dish by mixing it with cucumbers and wakame seaweed, and it is also tender and delicious when used to marinate meat and other ingredients.
soft sweet bean jelly or paste covered with a thin layer of tea
The "Ocha Yokan", a perfect souvenir of Shizuoka's typical sweetness, is another must-try item.
Shizuoka Prefecture has many tea yokan, and among them, Toumeya's "Shizuoka Ocha Yokan" is especially recommended. It is lavishly made with natural gyokuro from Kawane, one of the most famous tea-producing areas in Shizuoka Prefecture.
The unique sweetness of Kawane tea's gyokuro makes it safe even for children who do not like the bitterness of tea. The yokan also has a nice texture on the tongue, and its refreshing sweetness makes it easy to eat as much as you want.
black-hot pepper (Piper nigrum)
For a souvenir for yourself, we recommend the black hanpen, another Shizuoka specialty.
The unique gray color of hanpen is an essential ingredient in the aforementioned Shizuoka oden.
It is made mainly from bluefish, using the whole bones, which gives it a coarse texture on the tongue.
It is highly nutritious and offers the strong flavor of whole fish. In Shizuoka, it is also popular to eat this black hanpen as fried fish, and it is one of the most popular menu items at set menus.
They are often served as a side dish at school lunches in elementary and junior high schools.
boiled young sardines
Also, although it doesn't last long, I would like you to try "Boiled Shirasu" if you see it.
The soft, fluffy, light, and melt-in-your-mouth softness is so delicious that once you start eating it, you will not be able to stop.
It is also recommended as a topping for tofu or salad, or on top of a raw egg.
There is also a wide selection of other delicious foods that Shizuoka boasts of its rich natural environment, so you are sure to find what you are looking for or discover something new and tasty!
If you are ever in Shizuoka Prefecture, please stop by Super Tagonju.
