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Dive into a Japanese Seafood Experience,
❶Hokkaido
Hokkaido, renowned for exquisite seafoodlike Sea Urchin, Scallops, Octopus, and Kombu Kelp, offers a unique taste of Japan's northern seas in its freshness and variety.
Experience them at:
Sushi AMANE: Nodoguro Uni Rice
Soba Totto: Uni Soba (Lunch & Dinner)
Ootoya Chelsea: Kaisen Don
Hasaki: Usuzukuri Plate of Scallop And Octopus with Uni and Makombu Kelp Sauce
J-Spec Wagyu Dining: Overstaffed Hotate Sushi
WakuWaku: Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi
❷Toyama Prefecture
Toyama is known for its Firefly Squid, a bioluminescent delicacy, caught from March-May at Namerikawa port.
Experience it at:
Tempura Matsui: Firefly Squid with Vinegared Miso & Firefly Squid Tempura
❸Shizuoka Prefecture
Shizuoka is known for its delicious seafood, including the famous Akafuji Salmon. The salmon is raised in the clear waters of Mount Fuji and is known for its high quality and exquisite taste.
Experience it at:
Towa: Salmon Ikura Donabe* / Zuke Salmon Donburi* /Salmon Sushi and Sashimi
*Available from the Winter tasting menu at the dining hall
❹Aichi Prefecture
Aichi, a leading Eel producer in Japan, breeds larger eels and works to boost their population and habitat.
Experience it at:
Hirohisa: Grilled Eel (Lunch Only)
❺Ehime Prefecture
Madai Snapper is a fish that is commonly associated with Ehime Prefecture, which is one of the top three prefectures in Japan in terms of domestic catch.
Experience it at:
Sakagura: Madai Snapper, Young Ginger Root and Buds, Cucumber, Sesame
WakuWaku: Madai no Arani / Madai Sashimi
❻Kagoshima Prefecture
Kagoshima, southern Japan, is famed for seafood like Buri (known as Hamachi), Kanpachi and Striped Horse Mackerel, staples in its rich fishing tradition.
Experience them at:
Momokawa: Buri Mizore Shabu-Shabu (Sashimi Grade- Buri for Shabu-Shabu)
Ootoya Chelsea: Kaisen Don
Restaurant Yuu: Striped Horse Mackerel Leek Vinaigrette Sauce
❼Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki is prized for its high-quality, tasty Blackthroat Seaperch and fresh seafood, easily enjoyed at local bustling fish markets.
Experience it at:
Sushi AMANE: Nodoguro Uni Rice
❽Kyushu Region
Kyushu, embracing Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Oita, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima, celebrates Buri (known as Hamachi) for its softness and balanced fat, a delicacy savored in every season.
Experience it at:
Soba Totto: Hamachi Carpaccio (Dinner only)
*Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
*Plans are subject to change.
List of Restaurants
<Upper East>
Momokawa
Traditional Japanese
1466 1st Ave,
New York, NY 10075
(212) 256-0403
https://www.momokawanyc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/momokawanyc/
<Midtown East>
Sakagura
Japanese
211 E 43rd St B1,
New York, NY 10017
(212) 953-7253
https://sakagura.square.site/
https://www.instagram.com/sakagurany/
Sushi AMANE
Sushi
245 E 44th St,
New York, NY 10017
(212) 986-5300
https://www.sushi-amane.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sushiamane/
Tempura Matsui
Tempura
222 E 39th St,
New York, NY 10016
(212) 986-8885
https://www.tempuramatsui.com/
https://www.instagram.com/tempuramatsui/
Soba Totto
Soba
211 E 43rd St,
New York, NY 10017
(212) 377-8947
https://www.soba-totto.com/
https://www.instagram.com/soba.totto
<NOMAD>
Towa
Contemporary Kaiseki
36 W 26th St,
New York, NY 10010
(646) 351-6258
https://www.towanyc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/towa.nyc/
<Chelsea>
Ootoya Chelsea
Japanese
8 W 18th St,
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-0018
https://ootoya.us/
https://www.instagram.com/ootoyanyc/
<East Village>
Hasaki
Sushi
210 E 9th St,
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-3327
https://www.hasakinyc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hasaki.nyc
J-Spec Wagyu Dining
Wagyu
239 E 5th St,
New York, NY 10003
(212) 287-0107
https://www.jspec-ny.com/
https://www.instagram.com/jspec.wagyu.nyc
<Soho>
Hirohisa
Kappou Kaiseki
73 Thompson St,
New York, NY 10012
(212) 925-1613
https://www.hirohisa.nyc/
https://www.instagram.com/hirohisanyc
<Green Point, Brooklyn>
Restaurant Yuu
French
55 Nassau Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11222
(347) 422-0270
https://www.yuunewyork.com/restaurantyuu/
https://www.instagram.com/restaurant_yuunyc/
<Industry City, Brooklyn>
WakuWaku
Izakaya
269 36th St,
Brooklyn, NY 11232
(347) 584-4577
https://www.wakuwakuny.com/wakuwaku
https://www.instagram.com/wakuwakubk/
The pursuit of “good taste and health” is deeply rooted in Japanese food culture. Japan is an elongated island nation, stretching from north to south and surrounded by the sea. Each region of Japan has many diverse seafood dishes rooted in its own climate.
In addition to delicious food, Japan has many landscapes to see and cultures to experience. For example, in the northern Japanese island of "Hokkaido," you’ll find magnificent nature, enjoy powder snow, and be enthralled by delicious seafood. And in "Kyushu", the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, you can relax in hot springs, marvel at active volcanoes, and enjoy authentic "tonkotsu ramen" and seafood. And this year is the “U.S.-Japan Tourism Year 2024”. Discover these amazing Japanese regions for your next food travel adventure!
During “NYC-Japan Osakana Month”, New Yorkers can try Japanese seafood and explore the charms of Japan’s regional destinations.
Consulate General of Japan in New York
