[For elementary school students] Challenge! Local quiz of Miyazaki Prefecture

Answer: Chicken Nanban

Chicken nanban is a local specialty of Miyazaki Prefecture. It features chicken that’s fried until crispy, then marinated in a sweet-and-sour nanban sauce, and finished with a generous topping of homemade tartar sauce. The exquisite combination of sweet-and-sour tang, creaminess, and the chicken’s crunch makes it hugely popular with both locals and visitors.

Hyuga-nada (Hyuga Sea)

In this sea area, a beautiful blue ocean spreads out, symbolizing the natural beauty of Miyazaki Prefecture. The Hyuga-nada is an important marine area that influences various fisheries and tourism industries: it is a prime fishing ground where sardines, tuna, and bonito migrate, and an ideal spot for marine sports.

Pork-Wrapped Rice Ball

Nikumaki onigiri is a local specialty of Miyazaki Prefecture. It’s a rice ball wrapped with pork on the outside, then grilled with a savory sauce, giving it a crispy exterior and a chewy center. Many shops in Miyazaki serve this dish, so be sure to try it when you visit.

What the heck daifuku

“Nanja kora Daifuku” is a local sweet from Miyazaki Prefecture filled with strawberry, chestnut, and cream cheese. Its quirky name and innovative flavor combination have made it popular. When you visit Miyazaki, be sure to try this generously sized daifuku at least once.

baseball

In the warm climate of Miyazaki, many baseball teams hold training camps, especially during the winter. In Miyazaki City, there are facilities used by professional baseball teams, and every year they are bustling with many fans. But it’s not just baseball—soccer and rugby teams also hold camps in Miyazaki Prefecture! It’s a very popular destination as a sports training camp site.

Phoenix

The phoenix is a type of palm commonly known as the date palm (Phoenix), and because it suits Miyazaki Prefecture’s warm climate, it is cherished as a symbol of the prefecture. Along with the other designated trees, the wild cherry (Yamazakura) and the Obi cedar (Obisugi), it represents the natural environment of Miyazaki Prefecture.

Father of Vitamins

Takaki Kanehiro, a military officer and naval surgeon, made major contributions to the discovery of vitamin B1. For this reason, he is celebrated worldwide as a pioneer of vitamin research and hailed as the “Father of Vitamins.” His work had a profound impact on subsequent nutrition science and medicine.