Hiroshima 2009

2009 Oyster

Six rivers run through Hiroshima City and drain into Hiroshima Bay. Since these rivers carry nutrients from the Chugoku Mountains, seafood caught in Hiroshima Bay has very high nutritional value and rich flavor.

Above all, Hiroshima’s noted marine product, oysters, which are called “sea milk,” account for approximately 70% of Japan’s total oyster production. Every year, oyster harvesting begins from around September.The best season for oysters is from November through February.

Thanks to Woody from Hong Kong for this exchange :) Received October 2014