When it comes to Akita specialties, “kiritanpo” is a must-try. Kazuno City is said to be the birthplace of kiritanpo. At the Kiritanpo Museum in Roadside Station Kazuno, you can enjoy a hands-on experience making “miso-coated kiritanpo.” This involves spreading Kazuno-grown Akita Komachi rice batter just right onto kiritanpo skewers, grilling it until golden brown, then coating it with special walnut miso and grilling it again for a fragrant finish. The sweet walnut miso paired with freshly grilled kiritanpo is truly exquisite and makes for a memorable travel souvenir.