Kagoshima no Tsubozukuri Kurozu: Registered with the Japan Geographical Identification System

Abstract

Kagoshima no Tsubozukuri Kurozu was registered with the Japan Geographical Identification (GI) system on December 22, 2015. Kagoshima no Tsubozukuri Kurozu is a type of rice vinegar from Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan that is produced using a traditional method that has been handed down from one generation to the next. Tsubo and Kurozu are translated as earthen pots and black vinegar, respectively. The origin, history, and quality of GI-certified Kagoshima no Tsubozukuri Kurozu are reviewed herein.