Utsunomiya

Utsunomiya City is the "gyoza city." Utsunomiya's gyoza consumption is Japan's highest (competing with Hamamatsu). Utsunomiya has about 200 gyoza specialty restaurants. For Utsunomiya residents, "gyoza" is pride. Utsunomiya's population is about 520,000. Capital of Tochigi Prefecture. One of Kanto region's central cities. But Utsunomiya residents' identity is "gyoza." Utsunomiya residents pour passion into "eating gyoza." But no passion for "driving cars." For Utsunomiya residents, "cars" are "tools to go eat gyoza." Not hobbies. Utsunomiya is about 100km from Tokyo. About 50 minutes by Shinkansen. About 2 hours by car. Many Utsunomiya residents commute to Tokyo. For Utsunomiya residents, "cars" are "commuting tools." Not weekend fun. Utsunomiya has "Twin Ring Motegi." In Motegi Town (about 40km from Utsunomiya). Circuit operated by Honda. Utsunomiya residents know "Twin Ring Motegi." But don't go. Why? Utsunomiya residents "eat gyoza" on weekends. Don't go to circuits. For Utsunomiya residents, "fun" is "eating." Not "running fast." Utsunomiya residents live in the gyoza city. Not the motorsport city. Utsunomiya residents' energy goes to their "stomachs." Not to "engines."