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Which Of Japan’s Prefectures Are Proudest Of Their Food?
A new survey reveals which prefectures in Japan take the most pride in their local cuisine. Find out which one landed the top spot.
A recent survey conducted by Sony Life interviewed a total of 4700 people across Japan. The survey included a mix of male and female respondents aged 20 to 59. Respondents were asked which prefecture’s food they found most delicious. Another question was whether they were proud of their home prefecture’s signature food.
The survey also included questions about the most delicious food from each prefecture. In general, most people surveyed were proud of their home prefecture’s culinary offerings. The most popular food items from each prefecture included a mix of meat, fruits, rice, sweets, and noodle dishes such as ramen.
Ten prefectures had a “deliciousness ranking” of 49 or higher. In fourth through tenth place: Miyazaki Prefecture (58), Toyama Prefecture (56), Fukuoka Prefecture (56), Oita Prefecture (54), Ishikawa Prefecture (50), Kumamoto Prefecture (49), and Kagoshima Prefecture (49). But the top three — including the rather unexpected winner — all scored 60 or higher in the survey.
