Japan's akoya oysters have been preëminent among cultured pearls ever since Kokichi Mikimoto first established the industry in the early part of this century. But since 1994, something has been ...

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The new-ish rooftop bar Cococabana is what lures me to the Brick Hotel in Oceanside. But the Q&A bar below is where I start things off — by trying an oyster for the very first time. Bar Manager Tony ...

Pearls form as a natural defense mechanism when oysters trap irritants inside their shells and coat them with layers of nacre. While natural pearls are rare, cultured pearls are carefully farmed using ...

Visitors to Ago Bay can learn about the history of cultured pearls at the museum on Mikimoto Pearl Island. Mikimoto Pearl Island/JNTO Ago Bay's calm waters and sheltered inlets are perfect for pearls.

Pearl oyster farming represents a sophisticated intersection of aquaculture, marine biology and sustainable economic development. The production process involves the careful selection of oysters, the ...

Celebrity chefs and the owners of an exclusive whiskey bar hope to change some long-held ideas about Gulf Coast oysters through a new event that combines high-end scotch and regional mollusks. Tickets ...