The alluring aura of Takashima

Fermented food has become a popular slow food that is good for your health and beauty. Takashima has Japanese sake, soy sauce, miso, and vinegar breweries, and many fermented foods like funa-zushi are rooted in the area's way of life. But why is this place so rich in fermented food culture? Firstly, there is the water. The rain and snow that falls on the Hira mountains springs out from the ground as clear water in abundant amounts. Secondly, there is the weather. This region sees a lot of snow during the winter, and has a damp climate ideal for fermentation. Many fermented foods were invented as preserved foods for winters when the area is snowbound. The city proclaims its charms across the country with the catchphrase, "Fermenting town, Takashima". Please come and experience the allure of Takashima.