Kadokawa Kanekin Hamo
Light in flavor but rich in fat—Kadokawa Kanekin Hamo

About Kadokawa Kanekin Hamo

Kadokawa Kanekin Hamo (門川金鱧, Kadokawa Kanekin Hamo) is a type of hamo, or pike conger, harvested in Kadokawa Town, located in Higashiusuki District of Miyazaki Prefecture. It is certified as a premium seafood product by the Miyazaki Prefecture brand. Though Kyoto is the most famous area for hamo, Kadokawa also produces a significant catch.

Hamo are caught using bottom trawling or longline fishing methods, with extra care taken to protect the fish during processing. For instance, the trawling duration is kept short to prevent damage. Only hamo weighing between 400g and 1kg and raised for more than four days in ultraviolet-sterilized seawater are shipped under the Kadokawa Kanekin Hamo name.

The white-fleshed fish, despite its fatty content, offers a delicate and mild flavor, making it a popular choice as a nutritious food. Because hamo contains many small bones, a special preparation technique called “hone-kiri” (bone-cutting) is employed to make it easier to enjoy. This meticulously processed fish is then delivered nationwide in a ready-to-eat form.

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