Seafood - Japanese Regional Cuisine

Saga

Saga Seafood

Hiougi Scallops

Hiougi Scallops (ヒオウギ貝) are known for their strikingly colorful shells, which come in vibrant shades of yellow, purple, orange, and red, making them a stunning addition to ...

Saga

Saga Seafood

Grilled Turbo Shell

At Hado Cape in Saga Prefecture, you can find small food stalls offering freshly grilled turbo shells (サザエのつぼ焼き, sazae no tsuboyaki) at very reasonable prices. These ...

Saga

Saga Seafood

Yobuko Ika Sashimi

Yobuko Ika Sashimi (呼子いかの活きづくり, Yobuko ika no ikizukuri) is a signature dish of Yobuko Town in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, often enjoyed alongside the famous Yobuko...

Saga

Saga Seafood

Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)

Kamenote (カメノテ, Gooseneck Barnacles) is a unique seafood delicacy enjoyed in coastal regions like Saga Prefecture. This crustacean gets its name from its peculiar appearance...

Saga

Saga Seafood

Grilled Barracuda with Salt

In Karatsu Port, the gateway to the sea in Saga Prefecture, autumn marks the season when fresh, fatty barracuda are brought ashore. Among Karatsu's barracudas, the plump and pa...

Fukuoka

Fukuoka Seafood

Fan Lobster

Fan Lobster (ウチワエビ, Uchiwa ebi) is known as a rare delicacy. True to its name, its head fans out like a traditional Japanese hand fan, giving it a distinctive and fascinati...

Fukuoka

Fukuoka Seafood

Hakata Mentaiko

Hakata Mentaiko (博多明太子, Hakata mentaiko) is one of Fukuoka's most famous specialties. It is made by fermenting pollock roe with a blend of chili pepper, salt, sesame, and g...

Kochi

Kochi Seafood

Seared Bonito (Katsuo no Tataki)

Seared Bonito (鰹のたたき, Katsuo no Tataki) is a signature dish from Kochi Prefecture, known for its exceptional bonito (skipjack tuna). This dish features a perfectly charr...

Kochi

Kochi Seafood

Shimizu Saba

Shimizu Saba (清水サバ, Shimizu saba) refers to Goma Saba, a species of mackerel caught in Tosashimizu. The fishing grounds off Cape Ashizuri are known for their strong curre...

Kochi

Kochi Seafood

Tsugani (Mokuzugani)

Tsugani (Mokuzugani, ツガニ) is a premium ingredient found in the pristine rivers of Kochi Prefecture, such as the Shimanto River and Niyodo River. A close relative of the famou...

Kochi

Kochi Seafood

River Shrimp (Tenaga Ebi)

River shrimp (川エビ, Tenaga Ebi) are a treasured gift from the pristine rivers of Kochi Prefecture. Harvested from rivers such as the Shimanto River and Niyodo River from sprin...

Kochi

Kochi Seafood

Sawachi Cuisine

Sawachi Cuisine (皿鉢料理, Sawachi ryouri) is a vibrant and hearty local dish featuring an assortment of sashimi, seared bonito, sushi, and more, all artistically arranged on a ...

Kagawa

Kagawa Seafood

Olive Hamachi

Olive Hamachi (オリーブはまち, Olive hamachi) is a unique yellowtail fish raised in Kagawa Prefecture, fed with a special diet that includes powdered olive leaves from the prefe...

Kagawa

Kagawa Seafood

Pickled Horse Mackerel in Sanbai Vinegar

Pickled Horse Mackerel in Sanbai Vinegar (鯵の三杯, Aji no Sanbai) is a traditional dish made by grilling fresh horse mackerel and marinating it in a flavorful Sanbai vinegar mi...