Shimonoseki is a small town on the southwestern tip of Honshu Island. Unless you arrive in Japan via an overnight ferry from Busan it's unlikely that you would spend much, if anytime, in the city. I was here for a day and only saw one other Westerner at the train station. The city is famous in Japan for Fugu, the poisonous pufferfish. The town has pufferfish manhole covers and stuffed animals who's cuteness may cause you to overlook the fish's deadliness. The poison does not cross the blood / brain barrier meaning that you retain consciousness while you're being paralyzed. Fortunately training is required to become a Fugu Chef and learn the proper way to fillet the fish without killing the diner.
The best place to have Fugu is around the pier area. There's a few other things to do in Shimonoseki but the main thing I did was just orient myself to Japan and see what life in a smaller city was like.
The best place to have Fugu is around the pier area. There's a few other things to do in Shimonoseki but the main thing I did was just orient myself to Japan and see what life in a smaller city was like.
PHOTOS
For additional Shimonoseki photos see FLIKR ALBUM.