The Japanese government thus proposed a technique to estimate how broad seaweed colonies are nationwide based on satellite images, geographic features, water temperatures and other factors.

Pastes made from Japanese seaweed were once used to heal burns, as it was believed they prevented bacterial infections and ...

Pastes made from Japanese seaweed were once used to heal burns, as it was believed they prevented bacterial infections and soothed the skin. In modern times, this practice is continued through the use ...

I'm a nutritionist from Nara, Japan, and seaweed is one of the most nostalgic foods for me. Ever since I was small, I've ...

Tasting seaweed dishes from East Asian cuisine isn't just an adventure for your taste buds - it's loaded with amazing health ...

Farmers have harvested the season's first batch of cultured nori edible seaweed from waters off the coast of Fukuoka ...

The final installment will feature a salad that uses a “dried food of the sea,” wakame seaweed. In Japan, a nation surrounded by the sea, seaweed has been part of the diet since ancient times.

Seaweed has long been a food staple in Japan. However, a chunky, slimy kelp called eelgrass is drawing international attention because of its potential as an eco-friendly supercrop. As it turns ...