Key Facts
• December 31 is New Year’s Eve.
• A soba-making experience was held in Namino, Aso City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
• The event is annually hosted by “Kagura-en” at Namino Roadside Station.
• Four families participated in the morning session.
• Aso City Namino soba is known for its rich flavor and stickiness.
• Participants enjoyed making soba in a friendly atmosphere.
• Visitors came from Namino village, Kumamoto City, and Nishihara Village.
• Namino Roadside Station sells fresh soba for New Year’s Eve on December 30 and 31.
• Sales locations include Kagura-en and Tsuruya Department Store in Kumamoto City.
Summary
On December 31, New Year’s Eve, a soba handcrafting event took place in Namino, Aso City, a renowned soba-producing area in Kumamoto Prefecture. The annual event, organized by Kagura-en at Namino Roadside Station, invites families to make their own soba noodles to enjoy as traditional New Year’s Eve soba. Four family groups participated in the morning, experiencing the unique rich flavor and stickiness of Aso City Namino soba. Attendees expressed gratitude for the valuable experience and hopes for a joyful year ahead. Additionally, fresh soba noodles for New Year’s Eve were available for purchase on December 30 and 31 at Kagura-en and Kumamoto City’s Tsuruya Department Store, supporting local soba culture and traditions.
