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Nishiki sushi
Categorieslocal cuisine May itinerary in Japan the season of fish and shellfish

May itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

By ninjakotan

May itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto Meal edition) (Wednesday, May 18)   Table of contents 1. Hitoyoshi Ryokan 2. Yorifuji 3. Nishiki sushi   1. Hitoyoshi Ryokan Breakfast on May 18th was served at the accommodation “Hitoyoshi Ryokan“. I love breakfast at hot spring inns. Even though it’s breakfast, it’s great to be able to eat many kinds of side dishes. Also, the color of the small bowl containing many kinds of side dishes is beautiful. The breakfast at Hitoyoshi Ryokan was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had at a hot spring inn. I ate dried sweetfish for the first time. The Kuma River, which runs beside Hitoyoshi Ryokan, is famous for catching delicious sweetfish. The opening date for sweetfish fishing is June 1, so it’s a pity that I could only eat dried sweetfish this time. Next time, I wanted to revisit Hitoyoshi during the sweetfish fishing season. When I left the breakfast venue of “Hitoyoshi Ryokan”, beautiful flowers were laid. I was happy with the fresh flowers that matched the atmosphere of “Hitoyoshi Ryokan”. “Hitoyoshi Ryokan” is a wonderful ryokan, and the services of the landlady and female employees were also pleasant. The complaintread moreMay itinerary in Japan Day 2 (Kumamoto Meal edition)

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
Categorieslocal cuisine March Itinerary in Japan the season of fish and shellfish

March itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hiroshima Meal edition)

By ninjakotan

March itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hiroshima Meal edition) (Tuesday, March 22)   Table of contents 1. Denko Sekka Ekimae Hiroba store 2. Beer stand Shigetomi 3. Takenoshita 4. Henkutsuya Main Store   1. Denko Sekka Ekimae Hiroba store After arriving in Hiroshima city, I went to the “Denko Sekka Ekimae Hiroba store” near Hiroshima station and ate Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. “Denko Sekka Ekimae Hiroba store” is a popular restaurant that has been selected as one of the 100 Tabelog restaurants. Unlike regular Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, the specialty is “Denko Sekka,” which wraps the okonomiyaki dough with fluffy eggs. I ordered “Denko Sekka” (Yen 1,100). It’s delicious, but in conclusion, I prefer the traditional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. However, I think it is just right for those who are tired of traditional Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. I think that Hiroshima citizens who eat Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki every week need such a slightly unusual new version. Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is a “Local dishes loved by the nation” of Hiroshima prefecture selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The biggest feature of Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki is “Kasane-Yaki (layered grill),” which is baked without mixing the dough and ingredients. It is said that Isao Ise of “Micchan” and Zenjiro Nakamuraread moreMarch itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Hiroshima Meal edition)

asari clam
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Seafood in season in Feb (No.2)

By ninjakotan

Seafood in season in Feb (No.2) Table of contents 1. 4th place Hyogo prefecture (6 types) 2. 5th place Miyagi prefecture (5 types) 3. 5th place Ibaraki prefecture (5 types) 4. 5th place Fukuoka prefecture (5 types) 5. 5th place Nagasaki Prefecture (5 types)   1. 4th place Hyogo prefecture (6 types) Hyogo Prefecture (6 types of fish and shellfish) was ranked 4th in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of fish and shellfish that are in season in February. In Hyogo prefecture, the following 6 types of fish and shellfish will be in season in February. Fish flatfish, sea bream Shellfish oyster Other seafood spear squid, snow crab, laver “PRIDE FISH” Japan Fisheries Co-operative has selected “Hyogo Flathead flounder” (season: December-March), “Hyogo laver” (season: December-May), and “1 year oysters from Harima Nada” (season: December-February) for “PRIDE FISH” in winter in Hyogo Prefecture. In addition, “Ikanago (sand lance) in the Seto Inland Sea” (season: February-April) and “Hyogo Hatahata (Japanese sandfish)” (season: February-April) have been selected for “PRIDE FISH” in the spring of Hyogo Prefecture. Flathead flounder is a fish caught in the Sea of ​​Japan in Hyogo Prefecture. It can be caught not only in Hyogo prefecture, butread moreSeafood in season in Feb (No.2)

snow crab
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Seafood in season in Feb (No.1)

By ninjakotan

Seafood in season in Feb (No.1) We will introduce the fish and shellfish that will be in season in February by dividing them into the whole of Japan and the prefectures ranked at the top. Please note that the season may vary depending on the region and year depending on the landing conditions due to climate change, so please consider it as reference data only. Table of contents 1. Fish and shellfish that are in season in February (whole Japan) 2. 1st place Hokkaido 3. 2nd place Shimane prefecture 4. 3rd place Aomori prefecture   1. Fish and shellfish that are in season in February (whole Japan) The number of fish and shellfish that are in season in February is 25 out of the 87 species surveyed, which is the third lowest in a year. The following is a list of 25 types of fish and shellfish in no particular order. Fish monkfish, flatfish, red bream, shark, spanish mackerel, Japanese icefish, sea bream, flounder, blowfish, Japanese amberjack, gurnard, pond smelt Shellfish round clam, ark shell, asari clam, oyster, freshwater clam, hard clam, scallop Other seafood northern shrimp, octopus ocellatus, spear squid, snow crab, king crab, laver   The prefectures withread moreSeafood in season in Feb (No.1)

Kiritanpo
CategoriesDecember Itinerary in Japan Itinerary Ideas itinerary in Japan local cuisine the season of fish and shellfish

Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

By ninjakotan

Summary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)   In Tohoku (Aomori and Akita prefectures), where I traveled from Saturday, December 11th to Tuesday, December 14th, I was able to eat a lot of seasonal fish and shellfish and local dishes, which was a very satisfying trip. This is the December Japan itinerary that I highly recommend to everyone. In addition, I was able to visit many wonderful tourist destinations such as national important cultural properties. Here is a summary of this trip and some notes.   Table of contents 1.”100 selections of local dishes” and “Local dishes loved by the nation” by this itinerary in Japan 2. Seasonal “PRIDE FISH” eaten in this Japanese itinerary 3. Travel precautions (local trains) for itinerary in Japan 4. Travel in a light style 5. December 11 (Saturday)  Aomori Prefecture Day 1 6. December 12 (Sunday)  Aomori Prefecture Day 2 7. December 13 (Monday)  Aomori Prefecture Day 3 8. December 14 (Tuesday)  Akita Prefecture Day 1   This itinerary was also created with the purpose of “eating out seasonal seafood and local dishes.” Food is the highest priority, and tourist destinations are the second priority. However, we aimed to visit asread moreSummary of December itinerary in Japan (Aomori / Akita trip)

Misawa Hokki Don
CategoriesDecember Itinerary in Japan local cuisine the season of fish and shellfish

December itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1 Meal edition)

By ninjakotan

December itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1 Meal edition) (Saturday, December 11th)   Table of contents 1. Kirakutei 2. Ajino Sapporo Onishi 3. Galetteria Da Sasino 4. Izakaya Osanai 5. BAR ENTER   1. Kirakutei As a late breakfast, I had “Misawa Hokki Don” at “Kirakutei” in Misawa City. The definition of “Misawa Hokki Don” is “uses Misawa Sakhalin surf clams (fished during the period from December 1st to March 31st when the ban on fishing is lifted)”, which is a local gourmet in Misawa City. I visited Misawa in November 2020, but I couldn’t eat it because it was before the ban on Sakhalin surf clam fishing was lifted. I really wanted to eat “Misawa Hokki Don” this time, so I’m glad I could. “Kirakutei” opened at 11 o’clock and I entered the store first. After that, more and more customers entered the store, and it was almost full after 11:10. It is a popular store. “Kirakutei” is in front of Misawa Station. “Misawa Hokki Don” (Yen 1,250) of “Kirakutei” is a two-color bowl of raw and boiled Sakhalin surf clams. The raw Sakhalin surf clams have a wonderful texture and sweetness, and the boiled Sakhalin surfread moreDecember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Aomori Day 1 Meal edition)

live mackerel
CategoriesItinerary Ideas November Itinerary in Japan the season of fish and shellfish

November itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1 Meal edition)

By ninjakotan

November itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1 Meal edition) (Monday, November 15th)   Table of contents 1. Turkish rice 2. Yossou 3. Tarafuku Asa    1. Turkish rice The meal for this trip to Nagasaki and Fukuoka was a turbulent start. I arrived at Nagasaki Station at 10:38. The departure time of the high-speed ship “Shunkan” bound for Takashima was 11:50, so it was necessary to have lunch immediately. However, when I searched for stores that opened at 11:00 around Nagasaki Station and Nagasaki Port Terminal, I couldn’t find them, and all of them opened at 11:30. When I entered the restaurant at 11:30, I could miss the high-speed boat, so I had to choose to buy a lunch box at a convenience store. At the convenience store “Daily Yamazaki” near the Nagasaki Port Terminal, I bought a “Turkish Rice” lunch box, which is a local gourmet of Nagasaki, and decided to eat it on a high-speed boat. Turkish rice is a dish of Japanese pork cutlet, Chinese pilaf, and Western spaghetti served together on a plate. There is a theory that the name Turkish Rice was given because the mixed feeling of Japanese food, Chinese food, andread moreNovember itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Nagasaki Day 1 Meal edition)

gurnard
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Seafood in season in Jan (No.2)

By ninjakotan

Seafood in season in Jan (No.2)   We will continue to introduce the prefectures that are ranked high in fish and shellfish, which will be in season in January. Please note that the season may vary depending on the region and year and the landing conditions due to climate change, so please consider it as reference data only. Here are the results for Japan as a whole and the 1st-3rd place for fish and shellfish, which will be in season in January.   Table of contents 1. 4th place Shimane Prefecture 2. 5th place Iwate prefecture (same number as Ishikawa prefecture) 3. 5th place Ishikawa prefecture (same number as Iwate prefecture)   1. 4th place Shimane Prefecture Shimane Prefecture (7 types of seafood) was ranked 4th in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that are in season in January. In Shimane Prefecture, the following seven types of fish and shellfish are in season in January.   Fish monkfish, flatfish, Spanish mackerel, Japanese amberjack, gurnard Shellfish freshwater clam Other seafood snow crab   Shimane Prefecture has the highest production of freshwater clams in Japan. The second place is Aomori prefecture, and the third place is Ibaraki prefecture.read moreSeafood in season in Jan (No.2)

Japanese spiny lobster
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Seafood in season in Jan (No.1)

By ninjakotan

Seafood in season in Jan (No.1)   We will introduce the fish and shellfish that will be in season in January by dividing them into the whole of Japan and the prefectures ranked at the top. Please note that the season may vary depending on the region and year depending on the landing conditions due to climate change, so please consider it as reference data only.   Table of contents 1. Fish and shellfish that are in season in January (whole Japan) 2. 1st place Hokkaido 3. 2nd place Aomori prefecture (same number as Miyagi prefecture) 4. 2nd place Miyagi prefecture (same number as Aomori prefecture)   1. Fish and shellfish that are in season in January (whole Japan) Of the 87 species surveyed, 28 species of fish and shellfish, which are in season in January, are the sixth largest in a year. The following is a list of 28 types of fish and shellfish in no particular order.   Fish monkfish, flatfish, broadbanded thornyhead, red bream, spotted shad, shark, spanish mackerel, codfish, flounder, blowfish, Japanese amberjack, gurnard, mullet, tuna, pond smelt Shellfish ark shell, oyster, freshwater clam, scallop Other seafood northern shrimp, octopus ocellatus, spear squid , Japanese spinyread moreSeafood in season in Jan (No.1)

blackthroat seaperch
Categorieslocal cuisine October Itinerary in Japan the season of fish and shellfish

October itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Ishikawa Day 1 Meal edition)

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October itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Ishikawa Day 1 Meal edition) (Wednesday, October 20)   Table of contents 1. Lunch “Kappo Sushi Yonehachi” 2. Snack “Hanayamatei” 3. Dinner “Chohachi Kanazawa Katamachi store”   1. Lunch “Kappo Sushi Yonehachi” After visiting “Komatsu no mori”, I had lunch at “Kappo Sushi Yonehachi“, the oldest sushi restaurant in Komatsu City. It was about 10 minutes on foot from JR Komatsu Station. The sushi is very delicious and the service is good, so it is a recommended sushi restaurant. Many sushi restaurants in Kanazawa are so popular that it is difficult to make reservations due to the increase in tourists from Tokyo after the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, and the prices are very high. Komatsu City’s “Kappo Sushi Yonehachi” offers delicious sushi at a reasonable price, so I liked it so much that I wanted to revisit Komatsu City for “Kappo Sushi Yonehachi”. The sushi course I ate this time was 6,500 yen, which was a great deal. When you enter “Kappo Sushi Yonehachi”, you will be surprised at the “stage board of hinoki cypress (Noh stage)” in Itaba ( Sushi kitchen ). Their master explained “If the best stage for the actor is theread moreOctober itinerary in Japan Day 1 (Ishikawa Day 1 Meal edition)

flounder sushi
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Seafood in season in Dec（3rd place Aomori）

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Seafood in season in Dec（3rd place Aomori）   Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Fish 3.Shellfish 4.Other seafood 5.”PRIDE FISH” 6.Postscript   1.Introduction Aomori Prefecture (7 types of seafood) ranked third among the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in December. In Aomori Prefecture, the following seven types of fish and shellfish will be in season in December.   2.Fish monkfish, broadbanded thornyhead, codfish, flounder, atka mackerel 3.Shellfish scallop 4.Other seafood spear squid   Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the Tsugaru Straits, and the Pacific Ocean, and many types of fish and shellfish are landed. In the center of Aomori Prefecture, there is Mutsu Bay, which is a huge inner bay, and the scallop aquaculture industry is thriving. Due to the existence of Mutsu Bay, Aomori Prefecture has the highest production of aquaculture scallops in Japan. Hokkaido is the largest producer of natural scallops in Japan.   5.”PRIDE FISH” Japan Fisheries Cooperatives has selected “Yamato Shijimi (corb shell) from Lake Jusanko” (season: July-December) and “Aomori Flounder” (season: September-December) for “PRIDE FISH” in autumn in Aomori Prefecture. The season of “Aomori Sakhalin surf clam”, which was selected as “PRIDE FISH” inread moreSeafood in season in Dec（3rd place Aomori）

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Seafood in season in Nov (4th place Miyagi)

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Seafood in season in Nov (4th place Miyagi)   Table of contents Introduction Fish Other seafood PRIDE FISH   Introduction Miyagi Prefecture (6 types of seafood) was ranked 4th in the prefectures with the highest catches and types of seafood that will be in season in November. In Miyagi prefecture, the following 6 types of fish and shellfish will be in season in November.   Fish conger eel, broadbanded thornyhead, salmon, flounder, tuna Other seafood laver     PRIDE FISH “Oysters with shells of Miyagi” (season: November-March) has been selected for the winter “PRIDE FISH” in Miyagi Prefecture, which is selected by Japan Fisheries Cooperatives. It is also characteristic that there are various types of oysters because the oyster farming technique changes depending on the difference in each coast. Miyagi prefecture oysters are closely related to French oysters. In France, the plague threatened the annihilation of domestic oysters in the 1960s and 1970s. At that time, oysters from Miyagi prefecture, which are resistant to diseases, were provided, and the French oyster aquaculture industry was saved. Today, about 90% of French oysters are said to be descendants of Miyagi prefecture’s seed oysters. Due to these historical connections, France provided reconstruction assistanceread moreSeafood in season in Nov (4th place Miyagi)