IMONI JAPAN

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Written By Jforward Group

Imoni Japan brings the taste of Yamagata’s beloved autumn dish, *imoni*, right into the heart of the city. Said to have started in the Edo period, this tradition is still alive today, with people gathering along riverbanks in autumn to cook and share a giant pot at local “imoni-kai” parties. Here, they faithfully recreate the soy sauce–based style loved in Yamagata City. The tender taro has a gentle sweetness, while the rich flavor of beef melts into the broth. Each spoonful of the soup, layered with the taste of every ingredient, grows deeper in flavor and warms you from the inside. The steam and aroma feel just like enjoying imoni outdoors with the cool autumn breeze. Simple yet full of depth, this comforting bowl leaves a lasting warmth even after the last bite—bringing a little piece of Yamagata’s autumn into busy city life.

山形の秋を象徴する郷土料理「芋煮」を、都会の真ん中で楽しめる〈IMONI JAPAN〉。発祥は江戸時代とも言われ、現在も秋になると河川敷で大鍋を囲む“芋煮会”が県内各地で開かれます。ここでは、山形市で親しまれる醤油仕立てのスタイルを忠実に再現。ほっくりと煮えた里芋は優しい甘みを湛え、牛肉のコクと旨みがだしに溶け込みます。具材の味が重なっただしは、口に含むたびに深みを増し、体の芯からじんわりと温まる味わい。湯気に包まれる瞬間は、まるで河原で秋風を感じながら味わう芋煮会のよう。素朴ながら奥行きのある一杯は、食べ終えた後も心に余韻を残します。忙しい日常の中で、山形の秋時間を届けてくれる温かな存在です。

Menu/ メニュー

  • Yamagata-style Taro Stew/ やまがた芋煮

  • Onigiri/ おにぎり

Reference/参照

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