{"id":115,"date":"2025-11-21T05:49:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:49:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/?post_type=product&#038;p=115"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T11:40:31","slug":"03","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/product\/03\/","title":{"rendered":"Kishu Umemadaiume"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tcdce-body\"><h4>A Unique Fusion of Plum and Sea Bream<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"347\"><em data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"85\">Kishu Ume Tai<\/em> is a one-of-a-kind creation that brings together the blessings of Wakayama\u2019s mountains and sea. Each premium Nanko ume plum is carefully pitted and filled with delicate flakes of Kishu-grown sea bream\u2014resulting in a surprising yet harmonious balance of flavors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"579\">The gentle acidity of the soft plum flesh blends beautifully with the refined umami of sea bream, leaving a lasting impression with every bite. Enjoy it with warm rice, as ochazuke with tea, or as an elegant accompaniment to sake.<\/p>\n<h4>Handcrafted with the Finest Local Ingredients<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"871\">Only carefully selected large, fleshy Nanko ume are used, paired with <em data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"725\">Kishu Ume Madai<\/em>\u2014a specially raised sea bream from the pristine waters of Kushimoto, fed with a unique blend including ume extract and Kishu Binchotan charcoal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"1120\">Each piece is meticulously handmade by artisans, wrapping the tender fish within the soft plum. The process requires precision and time, perfected through extensive trial and refinement to achieve both delicate form and room-temperature stability.<\/p>\n<h4>A Meaningful Gift with Elegance and Tradition<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1440\">Both ume and tai have long been regarded as auspicious ingredients in Japanese culture. True to its name\u2014evoking \u201ccelebration\u201d (<em data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1316\">medetai<\/em>)\u2014this delicacy is highly valued as a gift for special occasions, including weddings, celebrations, and business settings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1678\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Beyond its novelty, it is the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that make it memorable. Kishu Ume Tai is more than a delicacy\u2014it is a refined expression of Wakayama\u2019s nature, culture, and thoughtful hospitality in a single bite.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<span class=\"tcdce-marker custom_marker\">Grand Prize Winner, 1st Wakayama Ichibanboshi Awards<\/span>\r\n<p data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"242\">\u201cKishu Ume-Madai Ume\u201d features flaked Kishu sea bream seasoned with sweet vinegar miso, delicately wrapped in Kishu Nanko ume.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"584\">The gentle acidity of the ume harmonizes beautifully with the refined umami of the sea bream, creating a well-balanced flavor that can be enjoyed with rice, as ochazuke, or as an accompaniment to sake. It is a refined delicacy that brings together Wakayama\u2019s mountain and sea flavors in a single bite\u2014highly regarded as a premium gift item.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"tcdce-box custom_box\">\r\n\r\n<strong data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"612\">Iwatani Co., Ltd.<\/strong><br data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\" \/>284-1 Oshima, Kushimoto Town, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-3633, Japan<br data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\" \/>Tel: +81-735-65-8011\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/iwatani-umemadaiume.com\/\">https:\/\/iwatani-umemadaiume.com\/<\/a>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iwatani-umemadaiume.jp\/\">https:\/\/www.iwatani-umemadaiume.jp\/<\/a>\r\n\u300cInternational Shipping Unavailable\u300d\r\n\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":446,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[38],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-115","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-food-products","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"featured","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=115"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=115"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ichibanboshi.pref.wakayama.lg.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}