At an inn in central Japan devoted to kombu, or Japanese edible kelp, guests can enjoy the seaweed in food and cocktails, soak in kombu-infused baths and experience spa treatments featuring the ingredient.Opened in 2023, Kombu House in Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture, hosts just one group a day, giving guests a chance to discover the many uses of the locally popular seaweed."I want people to discover what kombu has to offer," said owner Shiko Takenaka, 52.Guests can try kobujime, a technique of placing food between sheets of kombu to infuse it with the seaweed's flavor, and enjoy the results at …READ FULL ARTICLE
