I would like to thank @YasumiKikuchi @Ivi_Ge @KimberlyAnnG @HimanshiS who love Japan for participating in the #deepjapan project organized by Mr. Kikuchi-san. You can follow him here, and here So, without further ado, I would like to introduce my topic for #deepjapan.
So, what is it about Japan that attracts you? For me, it’s the cuisine, Japanese aged-beauties, Nihonshu, the homogeneity, the history, the shrines, the ancient myths, continuity of tradition, and so much much more.
In this post I will write about oysters and Japanese sake. I often use food and drink in combination in my writing because I think this too is part of Japanese culture. I think the marriage of rice and koji are divine and taken together with food is almost spiritual is a God-like experience.
One of the most unique features of Matsushima Bay, in Miyagi Prefecture, that causes oysters to be so flavorful is that it is a convergence point for 3 or 4 different coastal currents, which means that they have more access to naturally occurring nutrients than oysters grown in other areas.
Matsushima oyster farmers also raise the oysters out of the water every so often to allow them to breathe. Those things combined are what give Matsushima oysters their unique taste. Since they are harvested quite young, they’re also better suited for raw consumption and delicious.
If you’d like to try an Oyster Hot Pot Cruise, you can make reservations at the following link.
Other than that, there are several restaurants in the Matsushima Seaside area (right outside of the Matsushimakaigan Station or right across from the Sightseeing Boat Pier) that serve the oysters in their dishes. You can find them fried, in soup, or raw. If you were looking to purchase some to cook at home, the Matsushima Fish Market is probably your best option.
If you would like to visit the actual fish market then go here for a list of prices and types of orders.
= > Feb. and March are good times to plan a trip to Sendai, Matsushima Bay as there is an oyster festival help by the Japanese Self-Defense force.
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And thank you for the tips on best time to visit Matsushima Bay as well.
