Toyosu Fish Market
May 2026
KATSUO - Bonito / Skipjack
Fresh bonito with firm texture and excellent freshness is now arriving. As the season for first bonito begins, this is one of our top recommendations for the month. Its beautiful red flesh offers a clean, refreshing flavor with just the right amount of umami, along with a pleasantly firm texture.
Highly recommended: sashimi, tataki, and more.
ISAKI - Threeline Grunt
At this time of year, isaki stores plenty of nutrients in preparation for spawning, resulting in thick flesh and well-developed bodies. It has a refined richness with elegant fat throughout, offering a delicate yet flavorful taste.
Perfect for sashimi, lightly seared preparations, and grilled dishes
SAKURAMASU - Sakura Trout
​More sakura trout is now arriving from Hokkaido and Aomori. With its bright silver skin and excellent freshness, it stands out beautifully in the market. This seasonal delicacy is only available for a limited time and is known for its rich sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Highly recommended for grilled dishes, sashimi, and sushi.
AJI - Horse Mackerel
We are seeing many arrivals of horse mackerel with thick, meaty bodies. At this time of year, they are nicely fatty and full of rich umami and natural sweetness.
A versatile and dependable choice for sashimi, grilled dishes, and sushi.
TOKISHIRAZU - White Salmon
The new catch of white salmon, also known as Tokishirazu, has started to arrive. Its thick flesh is richly layered with fat, creating a deep, satisfying flavor. This is one of Japan’s signature seasonal fish and is highly recommended while it is in season.
TAKABE - Yellow-striped Butterfish
Takabe has started arriving for the season. These plump fish are known for their rich fat content and strong umami flavor.
Excellent for grilling, sashimi, or frying, and a great seasonal item to feature this time of year.
IWASHI - Sardine
Many of the sardines now arriving are over 100g in size. At this time of year, they carry plenty of fat even under the skin, making them especially flavorful.
Their rich sweetness and soft, almost melting texture make them a highly recommended item for sashimi and grilled dishes.
MAGOCHI - Flathead
We are seeing many high-quality flathead with thick, firm flesh. Its beautiful white meat is known for its refined sweetness and pleasantly firm texture.
It is excellent for sashimi, and when grilled, the flesh tightens further and the umami becomes even more pronounced.
MENUKE - Red Rockfish
More menuke from Chiba and Hokkaido is now arriving. With its bright red skin and excellent freshness, it stands out beautifully in the market. Its rich white flesh has very little fishiness and a refined, delicate flavor.
Highly recommended for sashimi, grilled dishes, and sushi.
TENNEN SHIMA AJI - Wild Striped Jack
More wild striped jack is now arriving. Its clear, beautiful flesh offers refined fat, deep umami, and a rich flavor profile.
Known as the king of jack fish, this premium item is highly recommended for sashimi, sushi, and grilled preparations.