A researcher at an 水族館 (Aquarium) in 和歌山県 (Wakayama Prefecture, Japan) recently found a nonapus (nine-legged octopus).
It seems that octopuses* grow a new limb when one is cut off and sometimes an extra limb grows when the octopus is cut but no limb has come off…resulting in octopuses* with extra limbs.
(*I always thought that octopi was the plural for octopus. I never liked that uncommon term, and was pleased to read (here) that “octopuses” is acceptable, too).
The octopus that was discovered with the most limbs ever was also found in Japan. An octopus was found in 三重県 (Mie Prefecture, Japan) sometime ago with 96 legs:
That’s creepy looking.
By the way, do you like to eat octopus? I love たこ焼き (Takoyaki; grilled octopus dumplings). Have you ever tried it?
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Eric…
Have you ever heard about the numbers of people (usually elderly) choking to death on mochi every New Years?
It’s probably safer if you don’t like mochi. 😉
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I’ve tried it many times now over the years, and I just don’t get it. I think it’s a love or hate kind of thing. I’ve never met some one who’s in middle.
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Eric…
Try them again in a couple years…maybe you’ll have changed your mind. They’re both quite good.
It reminds me though, my parents visited us here in Tokyo about twelve years ago (December 1996)…I took them to a もちつき (mochi-tsuki) event.
I was quite surprised when they both said they didn’t like the mochi!
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I’ll never like anko or mochi, no matter how long I live here.
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Eric…
You don’t like Anko or Mochi?
I can’t believe it! To me, 和菓子 (Japanese snacks) are better than American junk-food (but maybe that’s because I’ve become used to Japanese foods more than American after all the years).
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I like natto, but I hate most of the Japanese sweets like anko and mochi.
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bartman905….
>…especially okonomiyaki
You’re living in Tokyo. How about “Monjya-yaki“?
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naoko…
>I haven’t tried もんじゃ焼. There is some もんじゃ焼 shop in kansai, but very few.
Yeah, I’ve heard that. It’s Tokyo-style, so of course it’s more common here.
>(Is it proper timing for’ in person’?ちょっと違うかも？ )
ううん。大丈夫。:)
>Kimchi is ever more delicious with お好み焼きソース!!
HAHA. Of course, Kansai people would like that! 🙂 It sounds good.
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Eric…
Yeah, that’s good.
So you like Nattou? It’s not popular with foreigners in Japan.
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Ok, all these comments are making me hungry … :-). I also love Japanese food, especially okonomiyaki.
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I haven’t tried もんじゃ焼. There is some もんじゃ焼 shop in kansai, but very few. I ‘ve never seen the real もんじゃ焼き in person. (Is it proper timing for’ in person’?ちょっと違うかも？ )
Kimchi is ever more delicious with お好み焼きソース!! I love it ,too!
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Kimchi, natto and sunny side egg is really good.
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You’ve tried Takoyaki many times and still don’t like it? Oh well…I like it alot.
There’s a “Gin-dako” shop at my train station. I like their spicy mayo on the Takoyaki!
Do you like キムチ (Kimuchi)? I love that too!
Have you ever tried Kimuchi on Natto? (Korea meets Japan! 😀 ) It’s quite good!
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I’ve had takoyaki many times and it’s too hit or miss. I like more consistency. Now okonomiyaki however is one of the best foods in Japan, ever! Especially with kimchi and cheese.
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naoko…
>Kimochi warui!! 96 legs!
Yeah, it is 気持ち悪い！
>Takoyaki is so popular in our region
I know. Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki are from that part of the country. They’re both popular in Tokyo too…especially at festivals. But I’m sure they’re more popular over there.
>In Akashi city, it’s my town, we eat it in akashi-yaki style…Have you ever tried it?
I know 明石焼き (Akashiyaki)…but haven’t tried it. Actually, I have never seen it sold anywhere in Tokyo…I’ve only heard of that dish. I’d like to try it.
Do you like Tokyo’s もんじゃ焼 (Monjayaki)? In Tokyo, every restaurant that sells お好み焼き (Okonomiyaki) also sells もんじゃ (Monja). In Tokyo people’s minds, those two are almost a pair.
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Tornadoes28…
You don’t like octopus or squid? I love both!
You’ll try anything? Me, too. I’m not a picky eater at all.
Have you ever tried 納豆 (Natto)? I eat it often.
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undercovergaijin….
Yeah, since octopus can grow new legs (and they have eight of them anyways), they shouldn’t mind donating some for たこ焼き (Takoyaki) occasionally! HAHAHA!
I agree Takoyaki and お好み焼き (Okonomiyaki) are excellent! They are both 関西 (West Japan) foods…do you like Tokyo’s もんじゃ焼 (Monjayaki)?
I love all 和食 (Japanese food)!
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Eric…
You don’t like たこ焼き (Takoyaki)?
It’s popular in Japan…especially at 祭 (festivals)! You should try it again next summer at a festival…maybe you’ll get used to it! 🙂
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gyaaa!
Kimochi warui!! 96 legs!
It seems as if it came out of a horror movie!!
Takoyaki is so popular in our region, in kansai area. In Akashi city, it’s my town, we eat it in akashi-yaki style. It’s similar with normal takoyaki, but dip it into dashi soup. Have you ever tried it?
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I’ve tried it along with squid but I have to say that I am not a fan of either. But I will try anything at least once.
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haha first thing to come to mind was ” sustainable takoyaki” but maybe a bit cruel. but yeah cant get enough of them or of okonomiyaki.
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I’m not a big fan of takoyaki. SOmetimes the octopus is too chewy. I actually like it with shrimp inside, but you can only have that at home. 😦
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