Clams is a typical bivalve preferred in Japan and used in various dishes. “Asari-emon” is a brand name of clam from Akkeshi town, Eastern Hokkaido, Japan. Clam fisheries take place in places called "Asari-jima" which means clam island, scattered throughout Akkashi Lake. The clams in Akkeshi Lake grow slower than those in Honshu (main land of Japan) due to the low water temperature of Akkeshi Lake, and this makes clams have large size with concentrated flavor. This video showing clam fisheries and cleaning process before they reach the market.
