Shimonoseki: Fugu Capital of the World!
July 5th, 2010
A little know fact about Shimonoseki is that it is the fugu fish, also know as the pufferfish, capital of the world. The city is so proud of this title that it even has stamped the image of the fugu on its manhole covers. Notorious for being deadly poisonous if prepared incorrectly, this fish holds a special spot on and unique spot on the menu of traditional Japanese cuisine.
Categories: Honshu Island, Japan, Photography, Shimonoseki
