島根県·特産品
Carp of Tsuwano
Colorful carp swim through the castle town with its white-walled streets. The carp of Tsuwano are a specialty in their very scenery. In the canals of Tonomachi Street in Tsuwano, countless carp swim leisurely; it is said that their number may even exceed the town's population. There are several theories regarding their origin: some say they began being raised during the feudal era to control mosquito populations in the moats, while others suggest they were raised as an emergency food source for times of crisis. Today, they are a symbolic landscape of Tsuwano that delights tourists. Carp dishes have taken root here as traditional cuisine. Sweet-simmered carp (amaniko) cooked in a sweet and savory sauce and 'arai' (freshly sliced raw carp with a firm texture) are delicacies unique to this castle town. Tasting these while gazing at the carp swimming in the canals invites you to reflect on the history of Tsuwano.
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