Water That Supports Kansai's Food Culture Water, a resource we could not live without, plays a vital role in relation to food. Let's explore how water has fulfilled its role in the food life and culture of the Kansai region. Sake Kansai's famous sake sites 1: Nada Kansai's famous sake sites 2: Fushimi Sake Manufacturers in Kansai   "Ji-Beer" A "ji-beer" that truly represents its birthplace Microbreweries in Kansai   Water that brings out the true flavor of ingredients. Tofu Yuba Namafu   Sweets Sweets made with famous waters, sweets whose origins involve water Kuzu manju Tansan senbei Taki-no-yakimochi Jelly from the waters of Kibune Mitarashi dango Akafuku   Noodles Using noted water in the dough and for boiling and soaking Soba Udon Somen   TOP All images Copyright. 1997 Kansai International Public Relations Promotion Office. All Rights Reserved.