
[Blog/Simmered Mist] Shimikin, the birthplace of the local stewed mist in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture
Fukuroi, the melon town. Fukuroi City in Shizuoka Prefecture is a producer of high-quality melons, and even the famous "Sembikiya" restaurant uses melons from Fukuroi. Fukuroi is a world-famous producer of high-quality melons, so much so that former British Prime Minister Thatcher praised it highly. What's more, Fukuroi residents often season their melons with Hennessy...