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Let's Consider Sustainable Food Production: From Hiranuma Suisan's Latest Eel Farming Project in Kamisato Town, Saitama Prefecture!

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Overview

Land-based aquaculture facility tour

Lecture (History of eels, challenges in food production, connection to SDGs)

Eel filleting demonstration

Eel feeding experience

Eel catching experience

Skewering experience

Lunch (Unaju - grilled eel over rice)

Partner organization

Hiranuma Fisheries Co., Ltd.

Contact

JTB Kumagaya Branch
Closed：Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays
Hours: 09:30 - 17:30

Comments from participants

-I thought the idea of cultivating eels in a way that aligns with modern society, considering aspects like odor and rearing methods, was wonderful. The eel was deliciously light and refreshing in a good way. Thank you for the meal.
-I was able to understand the entire process, including how to raise eels from glass eels.
-I had a very good experience and was able to deepen my understanding of eels.
-It was fun to learn so many things I didn't know.
-As an animal lover, events related to living creatures are enjoyable and educational. Being treated to eel at the end made it a very meaningful event.
-I really enjoyed the first-time experiences like catching eels and feeding them. It was also great to enjoy delicious eel! I'd like to participate again.

Comments from the partner organization

We were delighted that participants of all ages, from adults to children, seemed to enjoy the event.
We hope you will visit us again as we continue to undertake new initiatives.

Comments from the staff member responsible

担当者name入り.pngI had personally experienced the program beforehand during the planning stage and found it to be a very interesting and valuable experience, which allowed me to guide the participants with confidence. What was truly impressive, however, was seeing how much more the participants enjoyed it than I had even imagined.
I believe that visiting the actual facility and listening to the explanations before tasting the eel allowed for a deeper sense of appreciation.
I hope that Hiranuma Fisheries' environmentally friendly and delicious eels will become more widely recognized, and that this will contribute, even in a small way, to addressing food challenges.

Scenes from the program