The Japan Times: Shodoshima’s main claim to fame has derived from the olive orchards that can be …

Shodoshima’s main claim to fame has derived from the olive orchards that can be seen dotted across the coastal landscape. First introduced in the early 20th century to produce oil for Japan’s burgeoning canning industry, the trees have now rooted themselves as a key component of the island’s identity — there’s a reason it’s often called “Olive Island.” Local farmer Masaki Ishii is using the olives to feed this cattle with delicious results. The olive-fed beef commanded an extra couple of hundred yen or more per kilo — not yet up to Kobe beef levels, but a distinct improvement from previous efforts. Read more with the link in our bio. 📸 Robbie Swinnerton (@tokyofoodfile)
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