Why is sea salt popular in Japan?

You are probably asking about the salt made in Ishikawa Prefecture using the “Agehama” method which has a history of over 400 years. This traditional method can only be seen noe in the Noto Peninsula district of Ishikawa, along the coast line of the Sea of Japan. It’s popular because it tastes good. read more

No salt lakes or salt mines in Japan so no other source of salt other than to evapourate from the sea. Back in the midst of time, whilst other nations might have begun to import mined salt, Japan being an island nation surrounded by sea less likely to. read more

Japan’s culture is one of sea salt. For centuries, salt production has been an important activity throughout Japan and coastal communities have developed sophisticated techniques for producing this vital mineral from seawater. read more