Pick and Eat the Aquatic Plant 'Junsai' in Shirakami, Akita
Overview
With a local farmer, set out on a small boat to pick and taste an obscure but prized aquatic plant called 'junsai' in the town of Mitane, Japan's largest junsai-growing area! This plant's unique texture and subtle flavor make it a local delicacy.
Highlights
- Harvest the highly valued junsai (Brasenia schreberi) in Japan's largest junsai-growing area
- Learn all about junsai and its health and cosmetic benefits — it's high in fiber and good for the skin
- Try freshly cooked junsai right after you pick it, and appreciate its jelly-like texture and subtle flavor
- After the activity, buy junsai products like beauty products (at your own expense)
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