The origin of "SHIMADA Noodle" - special product of Gifu Prefecture

In Taisho era, Japanese people succeeded in making tinplate and gear which was regarded as wooden noodle machine. Using that machine, they started producing short Udon noodle with 20cm width and drying in sunlight with bamboo racks.

The name of “Shimada Noodle” was placed because it was similar to the shape of Shimada hairstyle in Japan. Sometimes, it was also known as “ Kanzashi Noodle” because of similar between its shape with Bride hairpin. Therefore, it was well known as auspicious udon.

The head of Shimada noodles is circle-shaped with the long happiness wish.

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