Can Japan sustain its eel consumption relying on imports? International regulation proposal rejected.

Tsurugijo Elementary School is located in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, and is historically significant for its connection to the Byakkotai, a group of teenage samurai during the Boshin War. The school’s grounds are near the site where the Byakkotai made their final stand, and it serves as a modern educational institution that honors this local history.

Nishio City is a historic city in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, renowned as a major center for the production of high-quality matcha green tea. Its history dates back to the Kamakura period, and it flourished as a castle town under the rule of the Mizuno clan during the Edo period. Today, it is celebrated for its traditional tea plantations and modern tea-processing facilities.

Aichi Prefecture, located in central Japan, is a major industrial and cultural hub historically known as the home of the powerful Owari and Mikawa samurai clans. It is most famous for Nagoya Castle, built in the early 17th century by the Tokugawa shogunate, and as the headquarters of major global corporations like Toyota. The region also preserves traditional arts such as Noritake porcelain and has a rich festival culture.

“Mikawa Isshiki eel” refers to a traditional style of preparing and serving unagi (freshwater eel) that originates from the Isshiki area in Mikawa Bay, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. This culinary tradition has been celebrated for centuries, with historical records suggesting it was a favored dish among feudal lords during the Edo period (1603-1868). It is specifically known for its preparation method where the eel is grilled without being steamed first, resulting in a crispier texture and a richer, smokier flavor.

“Mikawa Isshiki Eel Day” is an annual food festival held in the city of Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, celebrating the local specialty of eel (unagi) from the Mikawa region. The event highlights the area’s long history of eel cuisine, which dates back to the Edo period when it became popular for its nutritional value, particularly during the hot summer months. During the festival, local restaurants and vendors offer special eel dishes, allowing visitors to enjoy this traditional delicacy.