One of the most vital ingredients in many Japanese dishes, konbu (kelp) is primarily grown and harvested in Hokkaido. Fact: a staggering 95% of the nation’s konbu comes from the prefecture! To learn more about the essential Japanese ingredient, take a boat tour with leaders from one of Japan’s top konbu harvesting areas, Cape Erimo. In addition to getting a behind the scenes glimpse of the process, enjoy the picturesque Cape and the over 800 seals that call these waters home.
