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Iseebi (Spiny Lobster) is one of important aquatic resources. Chiba prefecture has the largest catch of Iseebi in Japan then, Mie prefecture.
Also, Iseebi is designated as prefectural fish of Mie (in 1990).
Back in the Edo period, in some writings a story is written about that Iseebi being sold at an extremely high price in Edo and Osaka. As Daimyo give away Iseebi as a gift of early spring.
Still Spiny lobster is known as decoration of New Year’s and wedding because of the vivid red color when its boiled. There is an interesting way to fish Iseebi. divers wave a pole with an octopus on it and catch them with a net when they come out in shock as octopus is their natural enemy.
You can taste Iseebi in several cuisines such as Sashimi, Iseebi soup, Fried, Steak, Hot pot, and Paella.