• In a small Hokkaido fishing village, we'll start our tour at Yamashita Machine Shop, a local establishment founded in 1984. This essential business maintains and processes machinery used by fishermen, both on their boats and for scallop cultivation. Their expertise includes the "ear-hanging" method, where scallops are carefully drilled and tethered to ropes suspended in the sea. Join our knowledgeable guide for a tour of the factory and learn how they collaborate with fishermen to support the local economy.

Factory tour This experience allows visitors to deepen their understanding of Hokkaido's main industry, fisheries, on site.The experience can be experienced in an at-home atmosphere as you go with a local guide to a small town factory on the outskirts of the city. There are many things about scallop farming that you won't learn about unless you sign up for this tour.