Japan Tourism / Witness Magic of Firefly Squid, Rare White Shrimp from Toyama Bay

2025/04/02

Across diverse regions in Toyama Prefecture, there are many seasonal ingredients that herald the arrival of spring. One of the profound delights of traveling is getting to savor freshly harvested local delicacies, prepared using time-honored culinary traditions.

To fully appreciate hotaruika firefly squid during this period, visit the Hotaruika Museum in Namerikawa in the prefecture, which provides detailed information on their ecology. Located near the fish-landing port of Namerikawa, the museum stands on the grounds of a Michi-no-Eki roadside rest area.