富山県·特産品
Firefly Squid
On spring nights, when the fixed nets are pulled up, the sea surface glows blue-white all at once. Adorned with countless light organs on their bodies and arms, firefly squid are mysterious messengers announcing the arrival of spring to Toyama Bay. These are small squid, measuring only 4 to 7 centimeters in length. They rush toward the coast for spawning between March and May, and are said to be larger than those caught in other sea areas. The waters from Toyama City to Uozu are so significant that they have been designated as a Special Natural Monument of Japan, known as the 'Firefly Squid Swarming Sea.' In Namerikawa, sightseeing boats operate, allowing visitors to observe the fishing up close. Quickly boiled with vinegar miso, or enjoyed as okizuke. The rich, creamy umami of the liver brings the arrival of spring.
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