A vending machine that sells blowfish sashimi and fillets has appeared in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and is attracting the attention of tourists.
This vending machine was installed by a local fishery wholesaler in the Karato market in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the home of blowfish, in the middle of last month.
Five types of sashimi, such as sashimi of torafugu processed by the company and fillets for hot pots, are sold frozen, and the price is about 30% cheaper than usual.
While shipments to restaurants are sluggish due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the aim is to develop sales channels for individuals, and when there are many, about 40 items are purchased a day, attracting the attention of tourists.
A tourist man said, "I was surprised to see such a vending machine for the first time. I think it's perfect for taking home and eating."
The company is also considering installing vending machines in other tourist spots and campgrounds in the future.
Fukutaro Yoshida, president of the company that installed the vending machine, said, "I want to use it as a detonator to eat puffer fish while consumption is declining due to the corona virus. I want you to taste delicious puffer fish when you stop by the Karato market." Was there.