The Ōtake area of Nikaho City is said to be the northernmost limit of where figs are grown in Japan. This is made possible by the soil that formed here when Mt. Chokai partially collapsed around 2500 years ago, and by the warm climate provided by the warm sea currents offshore.
Brunswick figs are the main variety of the Ōtake area. They are relatively small and pale green in color. These hand pies are made with a filling of fig compote, making them a popular local pastry.