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Dried mackerel

Dried mackerel

More accurately called "horse mackerel", this fish is most often found in the Numazu area. The association of dried mackerel and Numazu runs so deep and goes back to the Edo days. You'll likely see the fish being hung out to dry throughout the area. Ask for a bite. It's well worth it.

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