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Murakami Kaizoku were also merchants and fishermen active in the Seto Inland Sea.

The Murakami Kaizoku wore other hats in addition to serving as the protectors of maritime safety. They were merchants who used the island chain as a base for shipping. They were men of culture with a taste for the luxuries of incense, tea, and renga poetry. They were also fishermen who harvested the fresh seafood of the Seto Inland Sea. That beginning is still evident today in the local cuisine that makes rich use of that seafood bounty.

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Michika Island

Ceramics and other trade goods have been unearthed
from an archeological site of a village here from the time at a quality
and volume normally found in a feudal lord’s household.

Kogayashiki and other nearby historical sites related to the Murakami Kaizoku

Here, the place names are reminiscent of typical fort towns from earlier times.
The area is filled with cultural assets that speak of the prosperity
of the age of the Murakami Kaizoku.

Houraku-yaki

This local cuisine features grilled seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.
It is said that the pirates ate this dish to celebrate victory in battle.

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Suigun-nabe (Sailor’s hot-pot)

This hot-pot dish features boiled seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.
The name refers to the fact that the pirates enjoyed this hearty meal while at sea.

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