Japanese Seafood– Fresh Fish, Shellfish and Traditional Seafood Dishes from Japan –

Japanese seafood is an essential part of the country’s culinary tradition. Surrounded by the ocean, Japan has developed a rich food culture centered on fresh fish and seasonal seafood prepared in many different ways.
Popular Japanese seafood dishes include sashimi made with fresh raw fish, grilled fish served with simple seasoning, and seafood tempura fried in a light batter. Dishes such as eel, tuna bowls, and regional seafood specialties are also widely enjoyed throughout the country.
From traditional coastal cuisine to modern seafood dishes, Japan offers an incredible variety of flavors from the sea. In this category, explore Japanese seafood dishes, ingredients, and regional specialties that highlight the importance of seafood in Japanese cuisine.
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Japanese Seafood
Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし)
Introduction to Hitsumabushi Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Hitsumabushi is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Nagoya's specialty cuisines, and locals usually ... -
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Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司)
Introduction to Hatahata Sushi Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司) is one of the traditional Japanese foods that is classify as fermented sushi (izushi) and uses hatahata or Japanese sandfish. Moreover, Hatahata is a unique and famous fish in ... -
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Ikameshi (いかめし)
Aside from beef, squid is another crowd favorite in Japan. In fact, squid is the main star of a local food in Hokkaido. The food's name is Ikameshi "いかめし". If you love squid cuisine, then continue to read on. Origin of Ikameshi Just ... -
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Bekko Sushi (べっこうずし)
Bekko sushi is spicy sushi made by soaking fresh white fish from the waters near the Izu Islands in "chili soy sauce". The name tortoiseshell sushi came from the fact that the pickled white fish shines "tortoiseshell color". Mainly white... -
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Fukagawa Meshi (深川めし)
In each Japan region, there is a "local cuisine" that represents food culture of that region. Kiritanpo in Akita, miso katsu in Aichi City, Seri hot pot in Miyagi Prefecture ... and so on. Of course, even in the big city of Tokyo, there ... -
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Atsumeshi (あつめし)
Saiki City, which boasts the largest area in Kyushu, has many areas facing the sea, and the total length of the ria coast connecting Kamiura, Saiki, Tsurumi, Yonesuizu, and Kamae is about 260 km. Atsumeshi, a local dish rooted in th... -
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Yobuko Ika (呼子イカ)
Facing the Genkai Sea with rough waves, Yobuko is a port town blessed with seafood. The freshly fried squid that has just been fried from the cage and cooked quickly is Yobuko's specialty. The sight of the fresh and transparent squid mea... -
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Katsuo (鰹)
Katsuo is a member of the bonito family and is characterized by its sharp teeth, but have you ever wondered what kind of fish it is? So, this time, let's explain about Katsuo. We will also introduce how to eat it deliciously, so please c... -
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Uwajima Taimeshi (宇和島鯛めし)
People eat "sea bream" (tai meshi) in Imabari City (Toyo) and Matsuyama City Hojo (Nakayo). This local dish cooks a whole sea bream in a clay pot or kettle. "Tai meshi" in Uwajima City (Nanyo) is a fisherman's dish where people dip sea b... -
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Fuku / Fugu (ふぐ)
What comes to mind when you hear the taste of winter? In the cold season, nothing is more suitable than hotpot. There are many hot pots such as beef hot pot, shabushabu, etc but how about a hotpot using Fugu? (pufferfish). When you ...
























