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Oysters! Swordfish! Shark fin!
Which one will you recommend eating?

The annual winter gourmet voting project has been powered up!
In addition to oysters and swordfish, two of Kesennuma's representative winter foods, shark fin will be joining the fray this year.
We will be holding a campaign called "Everyone's Choice Kesennuma Winter Gourmet Awards," which will spotlight three ingredients.
If you vote once at a participating restaurant or accommodation, you'll have a chance to win a luxurious prize!
The first 50 people to vote at all three locations will receive 100 points.
This winter, enjoy the flavors of Kesennuma and vote for your favorite.
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How to vote

Win a prize!

Of the three ingredients, oysters, swordfish, and shark fin,
Please vote online for the things you like and want to support more.
Based on your votes, we will be offering merchandise and menu items themed around popular ingredients.
We will consider creating plans to liven up the town.
Your "love" may take shape someday.
*Unlike the main project, there will be no points awarded for voting or prize draws.
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KesennumaCharacteristics of oysters
Evaporated seawater becomes rain and nourishes the trees in the forest. The mountain water, rich in minerals, stored there flows into the sea via rivers, and Kesennuma's delicious oysters are grown here. Oysters grown in Kesennuma Bay are large and rich in flavor. The moment you put one in your mouth, the aroma and flavor of the seashore fills your mouth.
Whether grilled, fried, or in a hotpot, you can enjoy the delicious flavor of plump oysters that fills your mouth.
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KesennumaCharacteristics of swordfish
The Sanriku Sea is rich in seafood. Swordfish, sought by fishermen in the open sea, has long been a familiar delicacy for the locals. In particular, the "winter swordfish" caught between October and March is rich in high-quality fat, making it a deliciously rich dish.
Approximately 70% of the fresh swordfish caught in Japan is landed at Kesennuma Port, making it the largest catch in Japan.
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KesennumaCharacteristics of shark fin
Kesennuma accounts for more than half of the sharks caught in Japan and has the largest number of shark fin processing plants in Japan. The cold, dry winter winds are ideal for processing, and shark fin production has been popular here since ancient times. Shark fin, a luxury ingredient prepared by skilled hands, is enjoyed in a variety of Japanese, Western, and Chinese dishes. Shark fin rice bowls, sushi, and shark meat dishes are also popular in the city.
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Messages of support have arrived!

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Oysters are a winter staple! They also go great with cheese! MK
The harmonica is delicious and goes well with sake. AG
Swordfish and maitake mushrooms are a perfect match I
The oysters were rich and large. I was very satisfied! W.M.
The swordfish harmonica stew was delicious YI
I love oysters, a winter staple and packed with nutrients. Keep it up! NA
Swordfish is high in protein, low in calories, healthy, and good for your beauty and health. Depending on the part of the fish, you can enjoy it in a variety of flavors, from light to rich in fat, which is what makes it so appealing. YT
The fried oysters were delicious S
I like shark fin soup. IR
I drove all the way from Sendai just to eat the staff bowl. I'll come again. Thank you for the meal. M
The harmonica stew is so delicious that I drive about an hour and a half just to eat it. EO
I would love for people all over Japan to try Japan's best shark fin. YK
When it comes to Kesennuma, shark fin is the only choice! MK
The shark fin was soft and delicious. I'm looking forward to my skin becoming soft and supple. MT
When I was a child, the curry at my parents' house was made by machine. NK
The swordfish steak was tender and delicious. K
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