A rare, high-quality delicacy representing about 0.3% of Hiroshima's total oyster production,
Hiroshima Premium Top Oysters,
Japan's only saltwater pond-aged oysters,
have finally arrived in Bangkok, Thailand!
CLAIRE OYSTER
Saltpan-Aged Oysters
(Claire Oyster)
Renowned for its unique oyster farming traditions, France is celebrated for its 'Fine de Claire' Green Oysters, which have inspired Farm Suzuki's Claire Oysters.
Experience the rich and mild flavor of these Japanese oysters, raised with care and loved by gourmets worldwide.
CLAIRE STRIPE OYSTER
Saltpan-Aged Stripe Oysters
(Claire Stripe Oyster)
The Stripe Oyster, named for the elegant vertical lines on its shell, is a native species of Hiroshima with over 300 years of history. Cultivated from artificial seedlings, only the strongest oysters are chosen annually as parent stock for the next year, ensuring exceptional quality and heritage. Harvested before spawning, these oysters deliver luxurious sweetness in every bite, leaving a memorable flavor.
SHRIMP
Saltpan-Grown Kuruma Shrimp
At the only Kuruma shrimp farm in Hiroshima Prefecture, we take great care in managing water quality and feed to nurture our shrimp. Known for their firm texture, intense sweetness, and rich roe, these shrimp can be enjoyed from head to tail.
PROCESS
Carefully crafted, one by one,
Maximizing the potential of local resources.
FARM SUZUKI makes use of a unique environment at the former saltpan site on Osaki Kamijima. The pond here blends spring water from the mountains with seawater, creating a low salinity environment that provides the ideal conditions for oysters and clams to develop their sweetness. Additionally, with few natural predators, the environment is safe and nutrient-rich, allowing for careful, individual cultivation of each oyster.
STORY
Legacy and Passion: the History of Our Saltpan Pond
Osaki Kamijima Town in Hiroshima Prefecture is an island surrounded by the mild climate and beautiful nature of the Seto Inland Sea. The saltpan site on this island was used for salt production in the 1800s, but in 1955, it was transformed into a kuruma shrimp farming pond. It reached its peak during the period of rapid economic growth, but the business was abandoned due to a price collapse and virus damage. Later, there were plans to fill the pond with industrial waste but, driven by the efforts of our predecessors, we are committed to developing a business we can be proud of.