During the March 11 earthquake and tsunami back in 2011, Miyagi Prefecture in the Tohoku region was affected especially badly due to it being closest to the epicentre. Prior to this disaster, the 142 fishing ports along Miyagi Prefecture’s coastline were renowned as one of the best fishing grounds in the world and the annual…
By now, many of you may have already heard the news regarding the famous Tsukiji Market. It has been announced that the popular tourist attraction will be ending its long-running market and is moving to a new location before the year ends. As we all know, time flies and it will only be a matter…
If you love all things seafood and would like plenty of quality dishes to choose from, then be sure to check out Fish Bank Tokyo in Shiodome City Center. This restaurant serves carefully selected fresh seafood from all over the world. The dishes on the menu have also been prepared in a using a modern…
Featured on countless “Top Ten Things to do in Tokyo” lists, Tsukiji is a must see for any Tokyo itinerary. Centrally located near shopping district Ginza, this wholesale fish and seafood market is the largest in the world. It’s divided into two parts. The outer market houses restaurants and shops selling restaurant wares like knives…
Hokkaido, known for being Japan’s ski haven as well as its flower fields in the spring, faces boundaries on the Sea of Okhotsk, Sea of Japan, and the Pacific Ocean. Where food is concerned, seafood automatically comes to mind. However, in addition to the freshest catch from the ocean, there are several other Hokkaido specialties…
Many people nowadays take finishing all the food on their plate at every meal for granted. However, a restaurant in Sapporo has taken the task of teaching wasteful people by charging a fine for every grain of rice left behind. The virtue of a “clean plate” is highly esteemed in this seafood restaurant that a…
People who love Japan, but hate fish and seafood baffle me. I know, it isn’t for everyone, but I can not tell you how many times I have met people who start out with going on and on about the interesting culture and the delicious food, minus anything sticky, slimy, or containing anything that comes…
Tokyo is definitely a metropolitan city with restaurants at every corner ranging from Michelin star wonders to small hole-in-the-wall joints that may only specialise in one dish, but do it very well. So, it comes as no surprise that there is a restaurant that serves the freshest seafood in the area. Especially when you’re the…
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word Hakodate? For some, I think it would probably be Mt. Hakodate’s night view. For me, it’s actually food – seafood to be exact. The whole Hokkaido region is famous for its abundance of seafood and there’s one great place to experience…
Japan is the land of tantalising seafood. Sushi is great, sashimi is delicious, but fish eggs are the real treat. If you can get past the shock and awe of the looks, you will never go back to your non-fish egg eating ways. 1. Kazunoko (Herring Roe) jp.fotolia.com/ A traditional New Year’s food, Kazunoko are…
