Wild Oysters
Natural Oysters from Takanabe Town, Miyazaki

About Wild Oysters

The Nichinan Coastline is renowned as a prime location for rock oysters, thanks to its nutrient-rich waters. These are fed by mineral-laden ocean currents from the Kuroshio Current and rainwater flowing down from the mountains. These oysters are large, flavorful, and have a lusciously creamy texture. Strengthened by the crashing waves of the Hyuganada Sea, their meat becomes firm as they mature over three to four years.

Unlike farmed oysters, these wild oysters tend to be smaller, but they're packed with an incredibly rich flavor. In Takanabe Town, these natural oysters are harvested entirely by hand by local fishermen who free-dive to collect them. Clusters of wild oysters cling tightly to rocky formations known as "gorota-ishi" along the coastline. The fishermen use specially designed tools, resembling nail pullers, to carefully pry each oyster off the rocks one by one.

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