Wakame seaweed is rich in fucoxanthin, a compound that is known to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. It is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids that are important for ...

The wakame seaweed harvest has started in the sea near Akita Prefecture and other areas. On February 23, a harvesting event was held in the city of Oga. About 40 people, including elementary ...

Seaweed farmers in the wildfire-stricken city of Ofunato in northeastern Japan's Iwate Prefecture have begun harvesting cultivated wakame for the first time this season. Offloading of the local ...