🐟 Catfish Tempura

Itakura Town, located in the Toumou area of Gunma Prefecture, is so rich in water resources that it is called "Gunma's Water Town".Even today, the town is home to nationally famous first-class rivers such as the Tone River and the Watarase River, the largest rivers in Japan, but in the past, there were many more rivers, ponds, and swamps. The river fish from these rich water sources is well known as a local specialty, and a variety of river fish such as eels, carp, and loach are eaten. One of the most popular dishes is a variety of dishes made with catfish. There are various ways to cook catfish, such as deep frying and sashimi, but the most popular dish is “Catfish Tempura". The fluffy, soft, and surprisingly unctuous white meat and the crispy batter are a perfect match, and many tourists and gourmets come from outside the prefecture to try it.