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The Surprising Story Behind Eel Farming Not in Lake Hamana or Kagoshima, but in Gero Onsen, Resulting in Eels that Are "Fatty, Light in Texture, and inexpensive."

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A day-trip hot spring facility that was once bustling with tourists has now been transformed into an eel farm utilizing the hot spring water. In rural areas struggling with population decline and the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges are beginning that make use of local resources.
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A day-trip hot spring facility that was once bustling with tourists has now been transformed into an eel farm utilizing the hot spring water. In rural areas struggling with population decline and the COVID-19 pandemic, new challenges are beginning that make use of local resources.

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toyokeizai.net broke the news on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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