Edo Tokyo Vegetables, traditional vegetables of Tokyo

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• Edo Tokyo Vegetables pass on the food culture of Edo and Tokyo.

  Tokyo’s traditional vegetables, Edo Tokyo Vegetables, originated when feudal lords who came to Edo to fulfill their compulsory stay brought vegetables seeds from their hometowns and cultivated them. They are defined as native varieties grown on farmland in the city over several generations until around 1965, or vegetables that are still grown today using the past cultivation methods of that time.

• Enjoy your fill of Edo Tokyo Vegetables in various dishes.

  As of February 2023, 52 varieties have been registered as Edo Tokyo Vegetables, including dento komatsuna (mustard spinach), Kameido white radish, and ashitaba (Angelica keiskei). There are multiple restaurants in the city serving dishes made with Edo Tokyo Vegetables. You can experience them prepared in a variety of ways, including in Japanese, French, Italian, and Chinese dishes, as well as in sweets at confectionary shops. Why not try the immeasurable good taste of Edo Tokyo Vegetables?