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Wappa-ni
Wappa-ni is a regional delicacy of Awashima Island. Lightly grilled fish and spices are placed in a bowl with water, in which a red-hot stone is put to cook this rustic dish.
Murakami Beef
Murakami Beef is beef from the highest quality black-haired Japanese cattle raised on hay and rice straw in a rich natural environment. Murakami beef is praised for its vivid red meat with beautiful marbling along with a soft juicy texture, which makes for an unmistakable taste.
Murakami Engraved Laquerware
Murakami Engraved Laquerware is a traditional craftwork boasting approximately 600 years of history. After making detailed sketching on the wooden surface, natural lacquer is used to apply coatings in many layers, a method unique to Murakami.
Salmon Cuisine
Murakami has a salmon culture developed since long ago, including 100 variations of salmon cuisine ranging from dishes eaten daily to snacks served when drinking.