Located in the southern part of Kyoto Prefecture at the confluence of three rivers, the Kizu, Uji, and Katsura Rivers, Yawata City is an area rich in nature, with beautiful cherry blossom-lined hills and Otokoyama. Yawata City has long prospered as the town in front of Ishimizu Hachiman Shrine, and is known as the place where Shokado box lunches originated. It is also the birthplace of stories that have attracted worldwide attention, such as Edison's success in commercializing the incandescent light bulb using bamboo from Yawata and the Flying Shrine, built by Chuhachi Ninomiya, who invented the principle of flight before the Wright Brothers did. The city is also the birthplace of a story that has attracted the attention of the world.

In Yawata City, specialty products that are full of Yawatara-ness, such as food products that make the most of nature's bounty and handicrafts that give a sense of historical culture, are certified as Yawata Brand "Yawatakara". The lineup includes luxury gourmet foods that make you want to go out of your way to visit Yawata City, souvenirs that will be recognized by Kyoto connoisseurs, and other items that showcase the charm of Yawata City! This time, we will introduce 16 products from among the many available.