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Highlights:
Located in Kyoto, home of the Rakuhoku area, we service you with delicious Tsukemono (Japanese pickles). The process of pickling Tsukemono, has a long history and his been a tradition carried out for many years. Our Tsukemono is prepared with all home grown ingredients and use nothing but salt to keep the original, traditional flavor. It is naturally and carefully aged to make the best lactic fermentation. A healthy and valuable garnish only available in Ohara.

Details:
Japanese pickles with a historical and traditional pickling process in Ohara, these are considered to be one of the three major Tsukemono in Kyoto. The shibazuke of Ohara, was originated from the villagers and families having a necessity to preserve their summer vegetables such as eggplants, cucumbers, ginger, myōga (Japanese ginger) and red peppers. The vegetables were then pickled with shiso (Perilla leaves) to create delicious and healthy Japanese pickles, growing more popular every year with foreign travelers. The delicious Tsukemono we carry at Tsuji Shibazuke Honpo currently, are eggplants and shiso leaves pickled with only salt.