A Shinto shrine in Japan's western prefecture of Fukuoka has held a traditional ritual of collecting seaweed from the ocean and offering it before an altar to pray for navigational safety and a large ...

In the past, I wrote a general guide to Japanese seaweed, its health and beauty benefits and why you should eat this superfood more often than not. This time, I’m here to introduce some easy seaweed ...

Japanese researchers are feeding vegetables to hungry sea urchins. The popular sushi ingredient is being given to them to try and stop them from eating dwindling stocks of ocean seaweed.

2. When the kombu becomes soft, remove it from the water and pat dry. Then, slice it into two long, thin strips. 3. Put 1/2 cup water and vinegar along with cut kombu in a small pot. Cook at ...