Only one Brachiopod is eaten in Japan, mainly around the Ariake Sea which is famous for its tidal flats.
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Kankeidôbutsu 環形動物 Annelida
Only two Annelids or Segmented Worms can be found in Japanese Kitchens, and even these two are very rarely eaten. Another member, the Earthworm was not included because it was only used as a medicinal food.
Bizakudôbutsu 尾索動物 Tunicate
The main Tunicate eaten in Japan is the Sea Pineapple, even farmed in Northern Japan around Miyagi prefecture.
Shihôdôbutsu 刺胞動物 Cnidaria
Cnidaria eaten in Japan include Sea Anemones and Jellyfish, which are nowadays more often associated with Chinese Cooking, even in Japan but were eaten as a Delicacy in the 10th Century. Tips for rehydration of various Jellyfish are given.
Kyokuhidôbutsu 棘皮動物 Echinodermata
Echinodermata eaten in Japan include Sea Stars, Sea Urchins and various Sea Cucumbers, most of which are boiled, dried and then sold on to China.
Tabankô 多板綱 Polyplacophora
Polyplacophora or Chitons are a rare Japanese treat found only in small regional contexts.
Tôsokurui 頭足類 Cephalopods
Cephalopods include Octopus and Squid. For easier understanding, both type are described separately, with Squid having many more entries.
Fukusokukô 腹足綱 Gastropods
With over 120 different Gastropods, most of them are Sea Snails but Land Snails, Mud Snails or even Sea Hares are included. Some of them can be partially toxic and thus need special treatment.
Nimaigai 二枚貝 Bivalves
Around 100 different Bivalvia can be found in this Chapter. Again, included are Main Cooking Styles, Anatomy and Seasonality.
Sôrui 藻類 Algae
More than 130 different Algae can be found in this Chapter. Some like Wakame or Kombu are more widely used in Japan and thus more Terms on these Algae are added.