Aga Town
The Tsugawa area in Aga Town stretches along the Agano-gawa River. There have been many shops selling Koji (mold made from rice, beans, or barley) and Miso since ancient times in this area, and the culture of fermented food is flourishing. Koji is an essential ingredient for Amazake and Shio Koji, but Yamazaki Kojiya uses a slightly yellow 'Nama Ki-Koji' made from a special formula of Koji bacteria. With high sugar content and strong fermentation power, you can enjoy deep taste and fragrance. The shop sells Nama Ki-koji as well as Amazake, Shio Koji and Miso made from it. Just as the fermented food proves to be good for your skin, the skin of the landlady of Yamazaki Kojya is fair and clear. When you see her at the shop, why don’t you ask how to use Koji to make your skin look beautiful! 
