Tosaya Katsuobushi (Dried Bonito)

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"Tosaya Katsuobushi" in Nachi-Katsuura Town is a long-established store that continues to protect the traditional manufacturing method of katsuobushi (dried bonito), the star of "dashi" (soup stock) which is the foundation of Japanese food culture. Using fresh bonito landed at Katsuura Fishing Port, you can closely feel the skill of craftsmen who spend time and effort smoking and drying them. The fragrant scent of smoking drifting in the store stimulates the appetite, and the deep umami of freshly shaved katsuobushi is truly moving. It is a precious place where overseas visitors can also learn about the roots of Japanese "UMAMI," and shaving experiences or purchasing discerning katsuobushi products are possible. It is a spot where you can encounter the authentic taste of Japan, condensed with the blessings of Wakayama's sea and the passion of craftsmen.