Kawatake (Freshwater Laver)

Akizuki Kudzu Akizuki kudzu (arrowroot), like kawatake, is a delicious food that was once presented by the Akizuki-Kuroda-han to the shogun during the Yedo era and to the emperor during the Meiji era. Kudzuyu (arrowroot starch gruel) is a favorite of older people during the cold winter and when they catch cold. Kudzumochi, kudzukiri, gomadofu, kudzu-somen, and other foods have been developed as health foods from kudzu. Honkudzu (genuine kudzu) is indispensable in the manufacture of Japanese-style confections. You must try it sometime!