Tateyama — Sushi’s Best-Kept Secret

Everyone knows that Japan is a Foodie’s paradise, but Tateyama might just be sushi’s best-kept secret… MORE

Sushi Shop Map

Visit one shop after another, maybe a couple of nigiri in each. The sushi shop masters have lived their entire lives buying, slicing, preparing, and presenting fish just out of the sea… MORE

Bringing in the Fish

Fish in Tateyama isn’t only fresh, it’s personal. You can see it up close and non-industrial at any of several tiny marinas.  Come out around 5 a.m. one day to Banda… MORE

Behind the Scenes

The boat’s owner is perhaps 70 years old, a local leader, head of the fisherman’s association, and dedicated member of the school board as well… MORE

Morning Market at Funakata

Fresher even than the vaunted freshness at Tsukiji Wholesale Market in Tokyo are the auction and the fish at Tateyama’s Funakata market… MORE

Seasonal Fish

鮑(Awabi) 5月-8月

Abalone May-Aug.

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