Goto Tenobe Udon is a cooperative based on Goto Island, specializing in making udon noodles , and is known for its involvement in local life. It actively contributes to the island’s tourist appeal by organizing tours of its workshops, selling its products on-site, and offering visitors the chance to taste its udon, marketed under the “Nami no ito” brand, in its restaurant. The location is no accident: Goto Island boasts abundant nature, providing two precious ingredients used in noodle making: camellia oil, renowned for its quality, and locally harvested natural salt. Goto Tenobe Udon’s reputation is above all due to its commitment to an ancestral artisanal method, brought from China to Japan during the Tang dynasty (618–907). Hand-stretched using this technique, the resulting noodles are distinguished by their firmness, smoothness, and unique flavor.