Kumanoi (Dried Bear’s Gallbladder)

2019

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tokyo, Japan

A dried dark green lump is called Kumanoi that is a dried bear’s gallbladder. It was also valuable in ancient times as a gastrointestinal medicine or antidote.

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Title: Kumanoi (Dried Bear’s Gallbladder)
Date Created: 2019
Location: Odate City, Akita Prefecture, Japan
Original Source: Akita Tourism Guide
Photographer: Misa Nakagaki

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

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