Cuisine and fragrance of Awaji (Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture)

1.Introduction

Awaji Island is considered to be one of the “ Miketsukuni ,” meaning that these provinces supplied food, mainly marine products, to the Imperial family and Imperial court in ancient Japan.
The island is also the largest incense stick producing area in Japan, forming the country’s culture of “fragrance.”

Awaji Island strives to enhance its brand value by promoting its cuisine (agricultural, livestock and marine products) and fragrance (sticks of incense) based on the idea that they have excellent quality that can be appreciated both in domestic and international markets.

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2.How to go to Awaji Island

It takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car or approximately 2 hours by public transportation from Osaka.

Contact Information

Regional Brand Development Support Office, International Affairs Department, Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry（METI-Kansai）
address：1-5-44 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka, 540-8535 Japan
tel：06-6966-6054
e-mail：bzl-kin-brandshitsu@meti.go.jp