Yukinori Matsunaga makes natural sun-dried salt from seawater collected at Chirihama in Hakui. The non-boiling process relies on sunlight and wind, while the wider project supports conservation of the eroding Chirihama coast and Noto's recovery.
Noto Chirihama Saltworks makes sea salt from water collected at Chirihama in Hakui, Ishikawa. The product is closely identified with a coast that Hakui City describes as both unusual for its driveable beach and under long-term pressure from erosion.
The official shop describes a no-boil method that uses sunlight to concentrate the seawater, natural wind to draw off nigari gradually, and a final period of sun drying. Fine and coarse versions let buyers choose how quickly the crystals dissolve on food.
Chirihama seawater is concentrated by sunlight without boiling, exposed to natural wind as the nigari is reduced, and finished by sun drying.
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Producer profile reviewed: 2026-09-08
2 products from this producer. Prices, pack sizes, and availability were checked against its official shop on 2026-09-07.
AvailableFine crystals made without boiling from Chirihama seawater, then exposed to natural wind to reduce nigari and finished again in the sun. The 60g pack is suited to everyday seasoning and carrying with you.
AvailableCoarse crystals made from Chirihama seawater using only sunlight and wind. Their varied dissolving speed is intended to reveal saltiness followed by sweetness, savouriness and a rounded finish.
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