Salmon Run Anyone? – Watch and Learn at the Chitose Aquarium
In this way, the aquarium is not only a place which exhibits the fish and other marine life native to Hokkaido (and specimens from other world rivers) but it’s a showcase of the role of salmon in Hokkaido, really, to all things salmon
Kanazawa's Three Best Restaurants: Local Cuisine at Its Freshest
Each of the three restaurants visited in this article are located in Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa. In each, the integrity of the ingredients is held to an Ishikawan standard; that is, if it is good enough for the world’s top chefs, it is good enough for you.
Koriyama: From Castle Town to Goldfish Wonderland
Other than the castle, the city is a nice town expressing Japan's undying love of the once prized fish in Japan: the goldfish. Koriyama being just a few stops away from Kintetsu Nara Station (area of Todai-ji and Nara Park) this city is worth a look.
Buri: A Winter's Delicacy in Kanazawa
If you've never had fresh yellowtail caught locally during the peak of winter, you must (it’s referred to as kan-buri (寒ブリ) which means “Winter Yellowtail”). It's incredibly tasty, and with a touch of soy sauce, it’s sheer melt-in-your-mouth savorlicious!
Easing Yourself into Japanese Food
Most of it isn’t that unusual at all, and with a bit of creativity and courage, you can find plenty of good food here to satisfy even the most uninformed palette.
Cormorant Fishing Festival of the Nagara River, Gifu
The Cormorant fishing festival of Nagara River of Gifu is one of the famous and important summer festivals of the place. It is conducted during the summer months starting from May 11th to October 15th.
Koi as Japan's National Fish
“Koi” means Japanese carp. Koi is popular not only in Japan, but also among the world. As far back as, 2500 years, Koi was found in China and Eastern Asia. Japanese Koi fish, which is known as Nishikigoi in Japan is the National Fish of Japan. Not only that, but there is also a belief that these fishes can also bring you luck, if you raise them. So, let’s know more about these Japanese Koi Fish!
Pacific Coast Fishing Adventure
Japan has a deeply established maritime tradition. From the myths of its foundation (islands rising out of the sea as a product of the union of the primordial gods and goddesses) to the still world-leading harvesting and consumption of marine products, when you are in Japan, rivers, lakes, and of course, the ocean are ever-present themes in daily life.
Risky Japanese Food
Do you ever know that you will be able to eat the delicious blowfish sashimi in Japan? It means that you will be able to eat the poisonous fish, and if there is a smallest mistake during its preparation, it could be fatal.
A Stroll Through Tsukiji Market
For hundreds of years, Tsukiji market has been said to be the most celebrated food destination in Tokyo. The Tsukiji tour is not all about tuna auction, but it covers the world cheapest delicious sushi sampling, controversial big whale species tasting, plus a visit to traditional Japanese kitchenware suppliers that have been around for generations.