In Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, the production of the specialty Miwa Somen is at its peak.
It is said that somen was first made in Japan in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, about 1,200 years ago to help people suffering from famine, and it is now sold nationwide as Miwa Somen.
The noodle factory in Miwa, Sakurai City, which has been in business for over 100 years, is busy with production because it produces chewy noodles during the cold season.
During the process, flour dough is rolled out using a special machine until it is 2 meters long and about 1 mm thin.
After that, they are loosened with chopsticks to prevent them from sticking, dried for several hours, and then bundled and left to rest for at least six months before being shipped.
According to the noodle factory, the price of flour has increased by about 30% compared to three years ago, and although they have raised the prices of some products since last year, they are still facing difficult business conditions.
Katsunori Tamai, CEO of Tamai Seimenjo, said, ``Miwa somen is characterized by being thin and chewy.It's easy to eat, so I hope everyone from the elderly to children can enjoy it.''