We apologize for the long wait!!! Finally, this year's production has started (*^^*) Following last year, the price seems to be soaring due to the shortage of seaweed. We haven't put it up for bidding yet, so the price may change in the future, but thank you for your understanding (＞＜) It might go down, or it might go up m(_ _)m The sea conditions are good now, and the seaweed is jet black, but we don't know when the color will fade suddenly... Please enjoy the jet-black seaweed while you can! It turns a pale green when toasted! Hyogo Prefecture's First Harvest, Slightly Imperfect Dried Seaweed, 50 sheets Produced December 25, 2025 Best Before June 2026 The best-before date is set to six months from production, but it can be eaten for about a year if stored in the refrigerator or freezer and kept away from moisture! The flavor will gradually diminish compared to when it was freshly made. We inspect the seaweed, but since it is a natural product harvested from the sea, small shells and shrimp may be attached. They can be easily removed by scratching with your fingernail, but if you are concerned, please refrain from purchasing. "Whole size" refers to seaweed that is 21 x 19 cm! "Slightly imperfect" means that the seaweed has shrunk a little due to unsuccessful drying. There are also large holes and tears. The size of the holes and tears varies. Please refer to the images. The images are just an example. It's dried seaweed, so it's not crispy!! It's the first harvest seaweed, so it's very soft. It is not damp, so please be assured. Before eating, toast only the amount you will eat in an oven toaster until the color slightly changes, and enjoy it freshly toasted. The aroma of the sea and the taste are the best! The first harvest seaweed toasts in an instant, so be very careful not to over-toast it. Please try it once. The seaweed at this time of year is jet black, but the color will fade as the sea's nutrients diminish. The seaweed is freshly made in the factory and is simply packaged. 50 sheets are stacked and compressed flat for shipping. The bag does not have a zipper, so after opening, we recommend storing it in a resealable bag like a Ziploc bag and refrigerating it (^-^) If you are concerned about minor details, please refrain from purchasing m(_ _)m If you have any questions about the seaweed, such as how to store it or how to eat it, please feel free to contact us.