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Nagano Prefecture's Traditional
and Fermented Foods
Nagano, the country of longevity.
The foundation of this is unique climate and
dietary habits of Nagano Prefecture.
This is a site to disseminate information
about fermented foods and Nagano foods.
About Nagano Prefecture
Nagano Prefecture is located in the center of Japan and 84% of the land is covered by mountains. Leveraging the various climate conditions, we thrive on farming and our amount of vegetables, fruits and flowers produced is top ranked in Japan. As the prefecture is snowbound in winter, Nagano people have long made fermented foods like miso, soy sauce, pickles, and sake at home. Fermentation culture has not only served as a method of food preservation but has evolved into an industry today and became an important factor that supports the people’s healthy longevity.
What is Hakko Choju of Nagano
(a Longevity Prefecture)?
Nagano Prefecture is renowned for the production of fermented foods like miso and pickles, which have contributed to a long and healthy lifestyle for the people. Through the development of the fermentation food industry, we aim for further healthy longevity.
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