{"id":57677,"date":"2020-01-15T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=57677"},"modified":"2020-07-22T23:52:38","modified_gmt":"2020-07-22T14:52:38","slug":"kyushu-cuisine-fukuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/kyushu-cuisine-fukuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyushu\u2019s Culinary Secrets: Exploring the Essentials of Japanese Cuisine in Fukuoka Prefecture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Sponsored by Kyushu District Transport Bureau<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Japan\u2019s mountainous landscape is made up of rich, volcanic soil which, combined with innovation and heritage, has given birth to some of the finest products in the country. The climate is mild and benefits from warm sea breezes, so green tea plantations flourish while moderate rainfall produces excellent quality rice. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Driving around the region, we marvelled at row upon row of dome-shaped greenhouses which our local driver told us were for growing strawberries. I began to understand what it takes to produce items for a nation like Japan; a densely populated country that demands the highest quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fukuoka Prefecture, in northern Kyushu, is not only an agricultural heartland, but it has a thriving sake<\/em> scene and local crafts that will leave you amazed. The techniques, passed down through generations, rely on understanding the land and the seasons that govern it. With so many things to explore, there\u2019s no wonder that people come from all over to discover the region\u2019s secrets for themselves. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n I spent a weekend exploring rural Fukuoka; from the origins of green tea in a hillside Buddhist temple to a local sake<\/em> brewery exporting to the United States. I was in awe of the region\u2019s natural beauty and the innovative spirit of its people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Green tea<\/strong> is known for health benefits including weight loss, increased brain activity and improved skin health which might be one reason that more than 70% of Japanese people drink it on a daily basis (according to a World Green Tea Association survey). Aside from being good for you, it\u2019s a refreshing, energising drink that can be enjoyed hot or cold.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\nReiganji Temple and the Origins of Green Tea<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n