The history, culture, and lifestyles of the area are mixed and condensed in one plate of a local dish that has been passed for generations in mountain and fishing villages throughout Japan. We will introduce various unknown local dishes, also known as the soul food of the Japanese people.

Kanshimame Dukedon

Shimane

A rice bowl of winter surumeika (squids) "Kanshimame" marinated in squid liver shoyu.

Kanshimame Dukedon

"Shimame" a name for fresh surumeika caught in the Japan Sea. In a city called Ama-cho in Okigun, Shimane Prefecture, surumeika caught in the best winter season is called "kan no shimame" or "kanshimame." "Shimame Dukedon" is a rice bowl with kanshimame marinated in a mixture of squid liver and shoyu. This rice bowl is only possible with very fresh squids, and this dish is loved not only the locals but also nationwide as a popular souvenir of Oki.

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