How to Prepare Firefly squid (Hotaru Ika/ホタルイカ)

Firefly squid, or Watasenia scintillans, is a species of squid famous caught in Toyama Bay (富山湾) during the spring. Famous … More

How to Prepare Kasugo (春子鯛 / Young Sea Bream) for Nigiri Sushi

Kasugo, or young sea bream, is basically the young smaller sized version of Tai (鯛). The season for Kasugo is … More

The Japanese Sea bass, or Suzuki (Lateolabrax japonicus), is one of the more unique fishes that make up traditional Edomae … More

Iwashi is another fish commonly seen at sushi restaurants nowadays. It is however, not a traditional Edomae-style fish as it … More

The write up for Mako Garei can be found alongside Hirame as they both are flatfish. It can be found … More

Another classic Edomae fish, Shima Aji or striped jack mackerel, fish with firm and luscious flesh with just the right … More

The world of flatfishes is complicated as it consists of 11 families and over 500 species so let’s try and … More