When it comes to Japanese cuisine popular among foreign visitors to Japan, sushi is definitely the most popular choice! Among sushi dishes, the rich and creamy flavor of fatty tuna melts in your mouth, captivating many people. In search of such tuna, foreign visitors line up early in the morning at sushi restaurants in Toyosu Market, which boasts the world's largest fish trade volume. Enjoying sushi made with the finest tuna from across the country at Toyosu is definitely the way to go. However, Japan also has “local fish” that can only be enjoyed in specific regions, featuring the “seasonal” and ‘fresh’ flavors unique to each area. These seasonal and fresh local fish can only be savored locally. That's why even Japanese people make the effort to travel to regional areas to indulge in freshly caught “local fish.”
◆Uotaku, a shop specializing in fish from Sagami Bay
Uotaku is a fish shop located in Chigasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a popular shop that attracts many visitors not only from the local area but also from Tokyo, and television stations have visited the shop many times after hearing about its reputation. The owner, Mr. Asami, is an expert in selecting fish who jumped into the world of fish immediately after graduating from junior high school. Chigasaki is also famous nationwide as a fishing ground where fresh shirasu, known as the jewel of the sea, can be caught.
◆Uotaku is a feast for the eyes and the palate! All of the fish selected by Mr. Asami are exceptionally fresh. The variety of fish lined up inside the store is sure to excite your senses. The restaurant also sells sushi made with this fresh fish, which is as delicious as any sushi restaurant, and even offers premium tuna.
Furthermore, Asami’s spirited voice can be heard outside the store, and he responds sincerely to various requests from customers. Filled with the traditional Japanese business spirit, “Uotaku” has a constant stream of repeat customers. He is also a famous local entertainer, and will even travel to the store to perform a tuna cutting show if requested by a customer. Many people come to see Asami today. This is truly the ideal fish shop, where you can “feast your eyes and be impressed by your palate.”
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