Man is compared to a thinking reed, “ashi” in Japanese while the humble octopus is often likened to thinking legs, also “ashi” in Japanese, due to its cleverness. The octopus has eight limbs.

A bento from Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture features a local octopus specialty ... as we travel across Japan by train.

Narrator: Omurice is a go-to comfort food served in Japanese diners ... If you've ever wanted to try an octopus lollipop, the Nishiki Market has you covered. These baby octopus are candied ...

He is the head chef of Saryo Somamichi, an auberge offering Japanese cuisine, which opened in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in 2023. 1. Rub and rinse off stickiness on surface of fresh octopus.