Awara City, Fukui Prefecture High school students spread the word about the charm of the region! Limited sale at the “Sweet Potato Brulee” event using Tomitsu Kintoki, a specialty of Awara City!

[Awara City, Fukui Prefecture] High school students share the charm of the region! Limited sale at the “Sweet Potato Brulee” event using Tomitsu Kintoki, a specialty of Awara City! ​
Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Press release: November 20, 2024 High school students spread the word about the charm of the region! “Sweet potato brûlée” made with Tomitsu Kintoki, a specialty of Awara City, was sold and a fashion show was held in yukata from Awara Onsen Ryokan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/134/55664-134-0245a8dd874ed951ca77f7de2620e15e-1024×682.jpg Sweet potato brûlée using the special product “Tomitsu Kintoki” “Sweet Potato Brulee” using Awara City’s specialty sweet potato “Tomitsu Kintoki” was prepared by high school students at the “Seishun Kyousou Festival”, a major event planned by high school students in Awara and Sakai that strengthens bonds between high school students and the local community. Sold in limited quantities by.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/134/55664-134-af47aad86a62de2b822fbdc56c30c7ae-1024×682.jpg Cook and serve croissant sandwiches This brûlée is a special sweet created by the high school students who serve as executive committee members, combining trendy sweets and local specialties. He created this product with the idea that the croissant sandwich would be a meal, and the brûlée would be a sweet, and he went through a lot of trial and error deciding what ingredients to use and how many units to sell. I am interested in “town development” and decided to use local products in order to “revitalize the town.” Since the event was for local high school students, he said he hoped to get people to know about Tomitsu Kintoki and make them fall in love with the local area even more.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/134/55664-134-fcf2d46f377c0f74492356e383503534-1024×682.jpg Set of croissant sandwich and sweet potato brûlée People who tried the brûlée commented, “The surface is crispy! It’s sweet and very delicious,” and they were all smiles. Younger generations rediscover local traditions A fashion show was held by 10 high school students wearing original yukata from each Awara Onsen inn. The appeal of Awara Onsen and ryokans was communicated to the audience through the sight of high school students wearing yukata and an announcement introducing the ryokan. The executive committee members who planned the event said that the yukata fashion show provided an opportunity for people to learn about Awara Onsen and the ryokan. In addition, the high school students who applied to be models seemed to be having fun, and some were careful about how they walked, and they said they were happy to be able to provide a place where students could take on challenges.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/134/55664-134-aacbedb236308a6e8446bd349d9a4edf-1024×682.jpg Warm support from the Awara Onsen inn Yukata were specially provided by 15 local inns in Awara Onsen. The staff at the inn were very enthusiastic about cooperating with this fashion show.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/134/55664-134-b5ff3833e99409db0f597aeb751c74b2-1621×1081.jpg Awara hot spring town Event summary ​ Date and time: November 16th (Sat) and 17th (Sun) ​ ​ Location: Awara Onsen Station West Exit Lively Facility “Aflair” Sponsored by: Afrea ​ Sponsored by: Awara City, Sakai City, Awara City Board of Education, Sakai City Board of Education Program Saturday, November 16 • 11:00 Opening: Local Japanese drum team “Akdo” will liven up the venue. • 12:00 Junior high school student learning presentations: Regional exploration learning presentations and speech contest content presentations by students from Kanazu Junior High and Ashihara Junior High. • 14:00 Student Performance: A variety of performances by high school students including karaoke, dance, and band performance. • 15:00 Mikuni High School Brass Band Performance: Liven up the venue with their powerful performance. Sunday, November 17th • 11:00 Student Performance: A variety of performances by high school students including singing, dancing, and band performance. • 13:20 Yukata Fashion Show: A fashion show by high school students using the yukata used at Awara Onsen Ryokan. • 13:50 Student BINGO: Let’s have fun at the bingo tournament that high school students from Awara and Sakai City can participate in! • 15:10 Special guest “Monyusode” live: Music unit “Monyusode” will perform. Please pay attention to the powerful performance! Awara Onsen Station West Exit Bustling Facility “Afrea” This facility, which opened on March 19, 2023, is a lively exchange hub befitting the northern gateway to Fukui Prefecture, and aims to improve convenience for users, become familiar to residents, and attract residents and tourists. This is a space where you can relax together. The facility is a three-story steel-framed structure that emphasizes the Japanese style to create a sense of unity with the Shinkansen station building. On the first floor, there is a tourist information center, Afrea Square, and Afrea Hall, and a 200-inch monitor has been installed on the wall of the hall. The second floor houses the Fukui Museum, which provides information on the charms of Awara and major tourist spots in the area, and is adjacent to a children’s space. The 3rd floor is connected to the east-west free passage, allowing smooth movement to the Shinkansen station building. Afrea, a general incorporated association, holds events 12 times a year at Afrea in order to disseminate attractive information in and around Awara City, create and spread hustle and bustle, and promote interaction among facility users.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/134/55664-134-2423d69e79fb12baab61df3576268a8d-1378×1163.png Awara City, Fukui Prefecture Awara City, the northern gateway to Fukui Prefecture, has been ranked first in the national happiness ranking five times in a row since 2014. Including “Awara Onsen” which is one of the leading hot springs in Hokuriku and celebrated its 140th anniversary, “Kanazu area” where the culture as a post town remains, “Lake Kitagata” where freshwater fishing and canoeing are popular, and the history of Hokuriku Kaido. breath The Yoshizaki/Hosorogi district is full of various charms, such as the rich harvest and beautiful scenery of hills, countryside, and forests, and there are many spots where both residents and visitors can feel happy. Kanko promotion video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17tT6gFXkwo HP https://www.city.awara.lg.jp/ Facebook
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https://www.instagram.com/awara.zeitaku/?hl=ja Awara Onsen: A hot spring town of history and healing Awara Onsen is a famous hot spring that opened in 1899 and boasts a history of over 140 years. It is known as the “Oku-zashiki of Kansai” and is a popular hot spring resort for a wide range of tourists, from day-trippers to overnight stays. In particular, the seasonal scenery seen from the open-air bath provides a soothing experience for visitors.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55664/134/55664-134-b5b874cb58ac605814684b3830524078-1307×1958.png Rich nature and traditional culture Awara City is blessed with the beautiful nature of the Hokuriku region. The city is surrounded by rural landscapes and the beautiful coastline of the Sea of ​​Japan, with quiet lakes and rivers, and lush mountains, and the local people live in harmony with nature. Agriculture and fruit cultivation are also popular, and you can enjoy dishes made with fresh ingredients unique to Fukui Prefecture. As a local specialty, Fukui Prefecture’s representative sweet potato “Tomitsu Kintoki” is famous nationwide.
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