[Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] Is the name similar to that in the whole country? ``Papa-Komi'', a delicious sweet from Kita Furukawa Prefecture

What product name comes to mind when you think of a delicious and versatile mixed arare that can be used as an snack for alcohol or as a snack for children?

Many people probably think of a name like ``〇Komi'', but in Osaki City, in the northwestern part of Miyagi Prefecture, there is a hidden, exquisite sweet with a similar name.

What does daddy like?

Papa Gonomi is a sweet called ``mixed arare'' that is made by mixing several types of arare and rice crackers baked with rice as the main ingredient, peanuts, horse mackerel, etc. ) is a souvenir known only to those in the know.

Originally, it was only sold around Furukawa City (currently Osaki City), and was rarely seen in other areas of the prefecture, making it more of a souvenir item, but now it can be purchased online from all over the country. .

A pioneer in mixed arare, all arare is baked without using oil. It is also eye-catching that they use tall horse mackerel instead of the thin small fish (sardines, etc.) used in regular almond fish.

The manufacturer is Matsukura Co., Ltd. in Osaki City.

Matsukura Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells rice crackers and bean sweets in Osaki City , and is a long-established company with a history of over 70 years since its establishment in 1951.

Sales of mixed arare began in 1954, and the name ``Papa-kokomi'' began to be used in 1960. Therefore, ``Papa's Favorites'' itself is a long-selling product with a considerable history. The founder, Akira Matsukura, came up with the name, and while the effects of the wartime English ban still remained, he used the unfamiliar keyword "papa" to promote the product.

Due to its high nutritional value and variety of textures that allow you to enjoy a variety of flavors at once, it has been popular as a snack or appetizer ever since then, and has now become Matsukura's signature product. On the signboard of Matsukura's store in Osaki City, ``Furukawa Famous Papa's Favorites'' are even bigger than the company name.

↓But as you can see, Google Maps says "Papa's Favorite Matsukura" and the URL of the official website papagonomi.com , which shows that this is a recommended product more than the company name!

Matsukura Co., Ltd.＜Information＞

• Name: Matsukura, my father's favorite
• Address: 4-6 Furukawa Maeda-cho, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 989-6172
• Phone number: 0229-22-0259
• Official URL: https://www.papagonomi.com/

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Does your dad have a favorite song?

A family pack with 8 bags of dad's favorite items sold at souvenir shops. If you look at the back of this product...

There is something like a musical score in the upper left...

That's right. There are original songs for daddy's tastes.

In fact, this was a commercial song for ``Daddy's favorites'' that aired in 1969, and `Daddy's favorites that moms will also enjoy'' was popular at the time, and was loved by generations.

It was produced by Dentsu, and at the time of the broadcast, sonosheets were also produced and distributed free of charge in Furukawa (now Osaki City). What kind of song is it actually? It has also been released on Matsukura's official YouTube channel along with videos reminiscent of those days.

This song is sure to leave a lasting impression on your ears with its nostalgic and light rhythm reminiscent of the Showa era!

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Miyagi prefecture's hidden specialty, ``Papa-okomi.''

From 2022, it will also be available at kiosks inside the Shinkansen ticket gates at Sendai Station, so it is recommended as a souvenir from Miyagi Prefecture with a twist, or as a snack or appetizer on the Shinkansen after a business trip or trip. !