Kombu Harvesting in Minami Kayabe, Hokkaido
I have long been intrigued by kombu. Like any other ingredient, the quality of kombu depends on terroir. 90% of the Kombu produced in Japan comes from the waters surrounding Hokkaido and there are many different types such as Rishiri kombu, Rausu kombu, Hidaka kombu and Misuishi kombu. Each type not only refers to the place where the kelp is harvested but also its variety.
