Aio Kuruma Prawn Farm

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The Aio district of Yamaguchi City is known as the "Birthplace of Kuruma Prawn Farming," having succeeded in farming Kuruma prawns for the first time in the world. At this farm, utilizing the vast sites of former salt pans, top-quality Kuruma prawns are raised under thorough management. Here, you can not only learn about the ecology of the prawns and the history of farming, but also enjoy the luxury of tasting freshly caught prawns on the spot. Whether eaten raw (odori-gui), salt-grilled, or as tempura, the overwhelming sweetness and bouncy texture unique to Kuruma prawns is truly an emotional flavor. It is a unique place where you can experience the front line of food culture, where Japan's advanced farming technology and the blessings of the Seto Inland Sea merge.

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やまぐち映像図鑑 NO.056 車エビ養殖発祥の地［山口市］ | Birthplace of JPN Tiger Prawn farming business [ Yamaguchi-city ]

Yamaguchi Prefectural Tourism Federation

Aio Kuruma Prawn Farm

Address: 5112 Aiohigashi, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi
Website: https://www.kurumaebi.co.jp/
Operator: Kurumaebi Nippon Co., Ltd. Aio Shrimp Farm

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