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. Sightseeing : https://enjoyniigata.com/en/ 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.