Akikio, our lovely Japanese guide escorted us early this morning to Nagoya’s main fish market-Yanagibashi in the heart of the city. The fish market is a prominent hub in daily Japanese life. According to Akiko, the shoppers are mainly restaurant owners and housewives.
Fresh fish is important to the Japanese diet and in fact Akiko estimated that the average Japanese person consumes approximately 25 percent of the world’s fish catch and their population is less then 1 percent of the world-wide! Akiko said that the average Japanese person consume 75 pounds of fish per year and by the looks of this fish market it seems to be true.
The market was busy and crowded, early shoppers defiantly get the nicest selection and the vibe was a definite hustle and roar. Every type of fish and mollusk seem to be represented. There were huge blue fin tuna, prawn, squid, octopus, oysters, flowers, seaweed and even kitchen wares for sale. I was taken back by the quality and the selection in the market. David and I sampled dried seaweed and the most delicious and fresh tuna that I have ever tasted. What an experience and treat.
Later today we are scheduled to travel the Bullet Train to Hamanatsu, the home of Yamaha Marine Group. Hopefully I will be allowed to take my camera inside the new plant. I am looking forward to this part of the trip I am totally amazed at the efficiency and precision in this country.
Article by LucyLu
I was born a commercial fisherman's daughter in Cortez, an old fishing village off the west coast of Florida where you can still experience "Old Florida" and get a really good grouper sandwich. I went to school and became an anesthetist, after privileged years of practice, I jumped ship to work in the family business - Cannons Marina. I love my job and the view. I am crazy about my dog. Being out on the water is magical. I still get giddy every time I see a dolphin. Often I brag that I had the opportunity to swim alongside a humpback whale - it was freaky and pretty amazing. Fishing for tarpon and marlin make me happy. My life is no doubt boating, but I also love paddle-boarding cooking and travel.
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Wow! Thanks Dockgirl for this info on the Nagoya Fish market. By the photos it looks like a very colorful place. Can you bring back tuna?
Great article. A trip down memory lane as we lived in Japan for four years. They make quality a priority for sure. Yamaha engines are the best. We have 3! Bob and Shannon
thank you. this article was very informitive. it brought back times that i spent in otawa market. thanks again
You are welcome and as you know, Japan is a special place. Whenever I read anything on Japan it takes me back to my fun experiences!
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