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No need to travel far, just in Ho Chi Minh City, diners can easily savor the traditional flavors and specialties of Northeastern Japan, the land of cherry blossoms, with dishes made from rice and beef from Iwate province.
Heavily affected by the 2011 tsunami, Iwate Prefecture - Japan subsequently gained more worldwide popularity, yet few knew that this land boasts many famous specialties amidst cherry blossoms. First and foremost, mention must be made of various delicious seafood dishes, such as hairy crabs, mixed squid, shredded squid with salmon roe, grilled gray snow crab, or Japanese tuna sushi in soy sauce…
To impress tourists, after 4 years of restoration, the seafood industry in Iwate Prefecture has undergone positive changes such as renewing fishing boats, production facilities, aquaculture, and wholesale markets. Refrigeration facilities have also been upgraded, with operational capacity nearly equal to before the disaster.
In addition to these, rice and beef - ingredients that have long been the pride of the Japanese people - also contribute to the diversity of cuisine here. Specifically, Iwate rice is ranked by the Japanese Grain Inspection Association, while the beef boasts high quality, sweet, and flavorful attributes.
Mr. Masahiro Takahashi – Product Distribution Advisor of the Iwate Prefecture Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Department assures diners of complete confidence in the food here. “The fresh ingredients and seafood adhere to high standards of food hygiene management, from fishing to processing and distribution,” he further explains.
Route to Iwate Prefecture, Japan: Iwate Prefecture is situated in the Northeast region of Honshu - the second largest island in Japan. Located on one of Japan's typical bays, Iwate is surrounded by coral reefs, making it suitable for aquaculture and fishing.
From Japan, you can reach this prefecture in various ways such as by plane, train, car, or bus. If traveling by plane, you'll land at Iwate Hanamaki Airport. It takes 55 minutes from Sapporo city, 70 minutes from Nagoya city, 80 minutes from Osaka city... If departing by train, from Tokyo, take the train to Morioka station, which takes about 2 hours.
Source: VnExpress
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Reference: Travel Handbook by Mytour
MytourMarch 15, 2015
