A Treasure Trove of Food Niigata, Japan

NIIGATA
Home to rich natural blessing of mountains, rivers and the sea, Niigata Prefecture is a tresure trove of food.
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0:20 Rice : Niigata Rice is the No.1 brand of rice consumed in Japan.  Day and night temperature fluctuation and fresh mountain meltwater are the key to Niigata Rice.

1:49 Wagyu : Niigata Wagyu is one of the Japanese beef with beautiful marbling fat.  Snowmelt water ,clean air and high quality feed gives Wagyu its sumptuous taste and flavor.

3:15 Cold Yellowtail : the King of winter fish in Japan, is caught off the coast of Sado Island.  Cold Yellowtail is exceptional as sashimi, sushi or "Buri Shabu".

4:37 Le Lectier : a pear that originated in France, was introduced to Niigata in 1903.  Inspite of its sweet taste and robust aroma, Le Lectier is now rare in Europe, because it is a difficult-to-grow plant.

5:34 Echigo Hime : is a variety of strawberry from Niigata with bright red color and glossy shine.  The strawberry is delicous with good balance of sugar content and acidity,

7:19 Niigata Chicken: is a brand of free-range chiken in Niigata.  The meat has a very concentrated taste with a satisfying texture.