秋田県·特産品
Towada-ko Hime-masu (Kokanee Salmon)
A specialty of Lake Towada, which spans Akita and Aomori prefectures, is the Hime-masu, a freshwater fish with elegant fat content. Once, Lake Towada was a lake where fish did not thrive. Sadayuki Wainai, a native of Kazuno City, invested his private fortune during the Meiji era to challenge himself with Hime-masu aquaculture, despite repeated failures. After receiving eggs from Hokkaido and releasing fry, he finally succeeded in breeding them so that the schools would return to the lakeshore. This fish, which meant 'small thin fish' in the Ainu language, is said to have later been named 'Hime-masu' (Princess Trout), derived from the phrase 'crimson and small, resembling a princess.' The white flesh, while light, is rich with fat and is exceptional when salt-grilled or served as sashimi. It is a blessing of Lake Towada brought to the lake by one man's passion.
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