Fukuoka’s game meat plant turns nuisance wildlife into regional specialty
Since 2018, the Buzen Gibier Center has been processing culled animals that would have otherwise been incinerated into products for human consumption.
In Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, a sophisticated game meat processing facility in Buzen is transforming wild animals that threaten crops into a sought-after regional specialty. These animals are meticulously prepared according to rigorous sanitary regulations and marketed as premium venison and wild boar meat.
Game meat, known as gibier in French, boasts a rich history dating back centuries when it was enjoyed by European nobility. In Japan, however, it has recently gained popularity as a lean, high-protein alternative to traditional livestock.
At the Buzen Gibier Center, freshly harvested deer are suspended from processing rails. Technician Mutsujiro Suda, 51, demonstrates the thorough cleaning process. After subjecting the carcass to extensive water washing, he methodically removes the hide and internal organs, one step at a time.
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