Miyazaki City Ranks No. 1 in Annual Gyoza Purchase Frequency for 2025! Beyond Just a 'Gyoza Kingdom,' Miyazaki Prefecture is Actually Full of 'Japan's Best' Titles

Known as 'Sunny Miyazaki,' the prefecture is characterized by its warm climate, rich land stretching from north to south, and a blessed environment facing the sea. It is truly a treasure trove of ingredients, producing numerous specialties including Miyazaki Wagyu beef—ranked as the best in taste—as well as chicken, pork, vegetables, and fruits. In recent years, 'gyoza' has been attracting attention as a new local gourmet specialty in Miyazaki. According to the 2025 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications Household Survey, Miyazaki City ranked first in the nation for 'annual gyoza purchase frequency,' marking its sixth consecutive year at the top. In this article, we introduce other 'little-known number ones' that Miyazaki Prefecture is proud of, just like its gyoza. The Secret to Miyazaki Gyoza's 'Japan's Best' Status 1. Miyazaki Gyoza Highlights the Quality of Ingredients The source of Miyazaki gyoza's deliciousness lies in the rich agricultural and livestock products produced by this 'treasure trove of ingredients.' In addition to succulent vegetables grown under some of the longest sunshine hours in the country, the production volume of pork—essential for the filling—is also among the top in Japan. This ideal environment, where fresh local ingredients can be used generously, creates the exceptional gyoza unique to Miyazaki. 2. A Rich Variety of Flavors You'll Want to Eat Again and Again The charm of Miyazaki gyoza is so diverse that it is often said, 'having no specific characteristic is its characteristic.' Approximately 30 stores belonging to the Miyazaki City Gyoza Association offer their own uniquely crafted gyoza. From the thickness of the skin and the ingredients used, to the way the filling is mixed and the dipping sauces, each store's dedication is condensed into a diverse range of personalities. This 'one store, one flavor' experience is what makes it so appealing that you never tire of eating it. 3. The Passionate 'Gyoza Fever' Supported by Citizens In September 2020, the 'Miyazaki City Gyoza Association' was established, bringing together gyoza specialty shops, wholesalers, and ramen shops. With the concept of 'making Miyazaki gyoza a new tourism resource,' they have focused on holding events and promoting its appeal through media. These organized efforts, combined with the deep 'gyoza love' of every citizen, are the driving force behind the top-tier purchase frequency in Japan. There's More! Miyazaki's Other Number Ones Coastal Bonito Pole-and-Line Fishing