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We're approaching the end of Salmon Season
All good things must come to an end – well, almost, until next year.
It looks like we’re approaching the end of local king salmon...

Kaz Matsune
Jul 31, 20182 min read


Rare Sushi Ingredients "Nodoguro" (Blackthroat Seaperch)
Nodoguro, also known as "Rosy Seabass" or "Akamutsu," is a rare and prized sushi ingredient caught along the coast of the Sea of Japan. These exquisite fish, reaching approximately 40 cm in size, are most abundant during the autumn to winter season. They have earned the nickname “black throat” due to the distinctive black coloration found inside their throats. As white fish, Nodoguro boasts a lump of delectably fatty and tender meat that captivates sushi enthusiasts. In the b

Kaz Matsune
Jul 24, 20181 min read


Rare Sushi Ingredients – Bouze (Ebodai), Tokushima
In English, Ebodai is referred to as Japanese Butterfish. It’s about 8-12inches in length and is different from “Butterfish” that is...

Kaz Matsune
Jul 17, 20181 min read


100 Surprising Facts About Sushi - #12. What’s Fresh Today? - Fresh fish does not necessary mean the
Have you ever asked this question to your sushi chef, "So, what's fresh today?" From a sushi chef's standpoint of view, I must confess...

Kaz Matsune
Jul 10, 20182 min read


Salmon Sashimi - is it safe for raw consumption?
(photo by Albert Law) Sushi is such a delicacy, and that is why we love it. At the same time, we are aware of laying the risk of...

Kaz Matsune
Jul 3, 20182 min read
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