Food & specialties・Hokkaido

SeafoodUmi no sachi

Also known as: 海の幸・昆布・ホタテ

The marine bounty harvested abundantly in Hokkaido, which is surrounded by sea on three sides. Sea urchin, crab, scallops, and kombu kelp lead the way, and output of kombu and scallops ranks among Japan's highest, supporting seafood bowls and sushi.

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