Making Kiritanpo (Mashed Rice Stick)

2019

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tokyo, Japan

Kiritanpo (mashed rice stick) is made by pounding hard-cooked rice as it is kneaded in a mortar. Ishigaki-san has a skilled technique and wraps tanpo (mashed rice stick) beautifully with a calm look on her face.

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Title: Making Kiritanpo (Mashed Rice Stick)
Date Created: 2019
Location: Odate City, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Original Source: Akita Tourism Guide
Photographer: Misa Nakagaki

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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