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Did you know that some of the best-tasting vegetables in Japan come from Fukushima? After hearing this, the MATCHA editorial team headed to Iwaki, a city in Fukushima Prefecture. Located at the southern tip of Fukushima, the city of Iwaki is large and known for its excellent vegetable cultivation. In this article, we visited a farmer growing delicious cabbage and broccoli, and we also went to a tomato farm. Continue reading to learn the secret behind these delicious-tasting veggies! We also introduce an izakaya (traditional Japanese pub) where these very vegetables are turned into amazing dishes. The first place we visited was Shiraishi Farm, which is a 15-minute drive from Iwaki Station. People constantly rave about the farm, with some even exclaiming, “You won’t be able to eat vegetables from anywhere else once you've tried them here.” The famers receive massive support from their customers. Shiraishi Farm uses an agricultural approach called natural farming. This type of
