Union overview

The purpose and initiatives of the association

Based on the spirit of mutual aid among members, this association conducts joint projects necessary for its members, thereby promoting their independent economic activities and improving their economic status. With the goal.

Business content

(1)Joint promotion of cooperative members’ businesses
(2) Joint sales and joint storage of noodles handled by cooperative members
(3) Joint purchasing and mediation of raw materials, auxiliary materials, etc. necessary for the members’ businesses.
(4) Establishment and operation of joint business facilities for the benefit of association members
(5) Financing arrangement for cooperative members
(6) Conclusion of a collective bargaining agreement to improve the economic status of union members
(7) Providing education and information to improve the management and technology of cooperative members’ businesses or to disseminate knowledge regarding cooperative businesses.
(8) Business related to member welfare
(9) Businesses incidental to the businesses listed in the preceding items.

event activities

Kanzaki Soumen Cooperative holds various events throughout the year

Saga Sakura Marathon

The Kanzaki Soumen Cooperative, consisting of 11 companies, has been providing Kanzaki soumen at the Saga Sakura Marathon since the full marathon began in 2013. The noodles are cut to a bite-size length, placed in paper cups, and then served immediately with a dipping sauce.

The Kanzaki Soumen Festival

During the Golden Week, a three-day Soumen Festival was held at the Yoshinogari Historical Park in Kanzaki City to promote the local specialty, Kanzaki soumen. The festival attracted a large crowd, with many people enjoying the soumen nagashi.

At the venue, three soumen nagashi were set up, one of which was about 30 meters long and the other two were about 10 meters long. Families and other visitors enjoyed the cold soumen as it flowed past them.

Other events etc.

• Calligraphy competition
• Dream Park (noodle making technician hands-on noodles training at elementary school)
• Kunenan Sales
• JA Women’s Club Meeting: Noodle talk and cooking
• Cooking for men (hand-made udon course by noodle making technicians)
• Kanzaki High School Udon Club
• Participation in international exchange event
• Donation to Kanzaki City