Wakayama Minami Fishers' Association, Susami Branch

The Susami branch of the Wakayama Minami Fishers' Association, which sells special marine products, is located a ten-minute walk from Susami Station on the JR Kisei Line. Bonito caught in locally called Kenken ryo (fishing method of trolling) are taken out of the water one by one, pithed, and preserved in ice, yielding meat that is of the highest quality for sashimi (fish served raw) or tataki (lightly roasted fish). This branch also sells vacuum packs of surume squid, which can be sent via regular mail like postcards and used for New Year's or other seasonal greetings. These packs also make popular souvenirs.