Canned figs are sold every year in December in Ogata Ward, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture. This canned food is sold at the long-established \u201cMaruto Utasiro Confectionery\u201d in Ogata Ward, Joetsu City.\u00a0 Ogata Ward’s specialty “Fig” is canned so that it can be eaten all year round.\u00a0 The traditional taste has been preserved for over 110 years.<\/p>\r\n The Photo is an image of the figs<\/p>\r\n The figs are cultivated by the local residents of Ogata Ward using the native species, Hosaishi.\u00a0 Maruto Utasiro confectionery finishes it in a syrup.\u00a0 The production method has not changed.\u00a0 The figs are harvested in early September and soaked in a syrup made of granulated sugar and water for about 3 months.\u00a0 It uses no other additives and is characterized by a light sweetness.<\/p>\r\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.yukiguni-journey.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/\u7121\u984c.jpgbbbbbb.jpg\")
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\r\nThis is a local specialty, and is so popular that there are people who make bulk purchases every year.<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n