“Sukiyaki Support” from Gunma Prefecture 
Gunma prefecture is located approximately 100km north of Tokyo. Mountains rise to 2000m towards the northwestern end of the prefecture whilst the crystal-clear waters of the Tone river support the fertile lands spreading across the southern region. Gunma utilizes its highlands and lowlands to produce various fresh and delicious fruits and vegetables, like rice, wheat and mushrooms all year round. In addition, the prefecture also has a thriving livestock industry producing high volumes of pork and dairy products, positioning it within the top ranks of prefectural domestic production. Gunma beef also happens to be exported overseas as a luxury food.
With its abundant agricultural and livestock resources, it would only be natural to introduce a dish that represents all of this and serves as a perfect symbol of Gunma prefecture, sukiyaki.
Sukiyaki is a traditional Japanese dish that has a history dating back 150 years. Its salt and sugar sauce base enables you to fully enjoy the original yet intensified taste of thinly sliced beef with shirataki noodles and locally sourced vegetables. All the premium ingredients needed to make great sukiyaki is readily available in Gunma prefecture, such as Joshu Wagyu beef, which is the first type of beef to be exported to the EU from Japan, and Shimonita onions which are dubbed the “King of Onions”.
Gunma prefecture offers its upmost hospitality in delivering the finest sukiyaki in the nation sourced from its carefully protected agricultural and livestock produce combined with a recipe which has been handed down through the generations.
Gunma prefecture is also known for its silk industry with the Tomioka Silk Mill registered as a World Heritage site in 2014, attracting a lot of international tourists. The prefecture is also home to some natural hot springs and traditional Japanese inns promising a peaceful and relaxing time to visitors. On top of all this, you can also enjoy hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter, making full use of Gunma prefectures diverse natural landscape.
If you happen to travel to Japan, please stop by Gunma prefecture to enjoy Japan’s best sukiyaki and our blessed natural surroundings.
https://www.visitgunma.jp/en/food/index.html
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