Camp Courtney hosts Hijiki Harvest Festival

Camp Courtney hosts Hijiki Harvest Festival
A local resident transports Hijiki from the ocean during the annual Hijiki Harvest Festival on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 18, 2019. Camp Courtney opens its gates to Uruma City residents to harvest Hijiki, a type of seaweed that is used for traditional dishes such as Hijiki Sohan and salad.
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