These clams are a local soul food in Hokkaido

On Japan’s Pacific coast, temperatures drop to negative double digits Celsius in winter. Despite the cold weather, fishermen supply Tomakomai port with hokkigai, also known as surf clams, a regional delicacy.

On Japan’s Pacific coast, fishermen brave freezing temperatures to supply Tomakomai port with hokkigai, or surf clams. Despite the cold weather, these regional delicacies are gathered and delivered to the port for distribution.