Flatfish of all kinds, skipjack tuna, surf clams, Pacific saury, aonori seaweed and moreーJoban-mono comes from the “Shiome Sea”, where the Oyashio and Kuroshio ocean currents mix, producing seafood that has long been popular in ...
The Fukushima Prefectural Research Institute of Fisheries Resources is a lively place with lofty goals, and many thousands of little fish―supporting the future of local fisheries with research, and raising marine creatures along the way. ...
On March 11th, 2011, the Tohoku earthquake set off an enormous tsunami that assailed the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, causing serious damage to the ocean off the coast. In the ten years since then, ...
Traveling in northern Japan? Here are just five of the many great ways to spend your time in Minamiaizu!In past articles, the Japankuru team has gone over Minamiaizu’s delicious food and drinks, and some of the best ways ...
In the Aizu area of northern Japanese prefecture Fukushima, the Fukushima Expo Fukuhaku 2020 in Aizu took place over the course of a month this fall, from Oct. 31 to Nov. 20. The expo explored ...
It’s the year of the ox, and hopefully, a year of healing―perfect for the traditional red akabeko. If you’ve ever spent any time in Fukushima, particularly the Aizu area, you’ve probably laid eyes on one of these ...
Fishcakes fried and grilled―this is what you should try next time you visit Sendai. Trying Sendai Kamaboko Kamaboko (蒲鉾) are Japanese fish cakes, and they’re found all over the country, often gracing bowls of ramen ...
In Fukushima, the fishing industry challenges everyone involved to stick to safety standards even higher than Japan requires. Find out why Joban-mono isn’t just tasty, it’s also well-tested for safety. Getting the Fishing Industry Back ...
Find out why Fukushima is a sake destination, and just what makes these four breweries worth visiting. Japanese sake, called “nihonshu” (日本酒) in Japan, is a part of the culture in Fukushima. Fukushima is not, and ...
Grab your camera and get going, it’s time to take a peek at Minamiaizu’s gorgeous natural scenery throughout the seasons. In Minamiaizu, the scenery changes throughout the year, showing off the best of each season―from ...
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