World-class fermented food culture

Nanto is located on the west of Toyama Prefecture, and is a place surrounded by beautiful deep mountains and rich nature. The wisdom which was born from a harsh living environment designated as special snow country spread as a culture of fermented food. This was because there was a favorable environment and conditions for producing fermented foods, such as quality water, humidity which is suitable for the activation of microorganisms, snow that falls during the winter, changes of the seasons, and skills which were passed down.
There are many signature fermented foods involving fish in the Hokuriku region which includes Nanto. Flavorful dishes such as Kabura-zushi (yellowtail sushi) and Saba-zushi (mackerel sushi) are a good match with Japanese sake which is also fermented.
There are three sake breweries in Nanto; Wakakoma, Narimasa, and Sanshoraku. All of them which produce brand sake that is highly acclaimed nationwide. Water accounts for about 80% of sake, which means that the secret to the good taste may lie in the water produced by the rich nature. World-class fermented food culture nurtured by its environment has become a part of life in Nanto. Enjoy your visit to Nanto, Toyama Prefecture from a different perspective.