Despite population decline, Rishiri Island’s kombu harvest goes on

🇯🇵 The Japan Times (JP) —
Despite population decline, Rishiri Island’s kombu harvest goes on

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Rishiri Island in Japan continues its traditional kombu seaweed harvest despite population decline. The process involves a community effort to farm, dry, and cut the prized kelp known for its clean flavor.

Prized for its clean flavor, the kombu harvested off of remote Rishiri Island takes a village to farm, dry and cut.

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