Kanpyō, sometimes romanized and pronounced kampyō, is a Japanese ingredient made with dried shavings a variety of calabash gourd (Lagenaria siceraria var. hispida). The gourd is known as yugao or fukube in Japanese. Kanpyō is an ingredient in traditional Taro-style Japanese cuisine. Cooked and flavored kanpyō is commonly used in futomaki sushi roll.
Kanpyō was originally grown in the Osaka region. Now it is a specialty product of Tochigi Prefecture, where it is a cottage industry. The region is so tied to the food product that it hosts the "Kanpyō Highway with History and Romance".

Contained by: Futomakijp-ro Kanpyomakijp-ro
Categories: Gourd
Characteristic of: Japanese cuisine
Also known as:
Japanese (Romanized): Kampyoyugaofukube
Wikidata ID: Q3275606
Wikipedia title: Kanpyō (food)
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