Toyosu Fish Market
March 2026
Firefly Squid (Boiled)
Firefly Squid (Boiled)
Dish
Firefly Squid (Boiled)
BOILED HOTARU IKA - Firefly Squid Hyogo
New-season firefly squid from Hyogo has started arriving.
Rich umami, tender flesh, and a pleasantly springy bite.
Recommended: Vinegared miso, tempura, pasta
Winter Flounder
Winter Flounder
Sushi
Winter Flounder
WILD HIRAME - Fluke
Very fresh wild hirame is arriving now. This season features thicker fillets with excellent fat content, suitable for many preparations.
Recommended: Sashimi, usuzukuri, grilled
Striped Bonito
Sashimi
Sashimi
Striped Bonito
HAGATSUO - Striped Bonito
Plump hagatsuo are in good supply.
Soft texture with great fat, and a clean, deep flavor from its beautiful red meat.
Recommended: Sashimi, lightly seared (aburi)
Largescale Blackfish
Largescale Blackfish
Sashimi
Largescale Blackfish
MEJINA - Largescale Blackfish
Mejina is coming in strong. Well-fed this season with good fat, offering clean white flesh, a crisp bite, and a refreshing finish.
Recommended: Sashimi, grilled, seared​
Kichiji Rockfish
Kichiji Rockfish
Hotpot
Kichiji Rockfish
KINKI - Broadbanded Thornyhead
Arriving from Hokkaido and Tohoku in a wide size range (approx. 300g to 1kg+). Excellent freshness and rich fat—highly recommended this season, with strong sweetness and umami.
Recommended: Sashimi, grilled, blanched (yubiki)
Chinese Trumpetfish
Chinese Trumpetfish
Soup
Chinese Trumpetfish
YAGARA - Trumpetfish
Yagara is arriving from various regions. Despite its striking appearance, it has refined white flesh with elegant umami. The flavor becomes even richer when cooked.
Recommended: Grilled, fried, simmered
Threadfin Bream
Threadfin Bream
Sashimi
Threadfin Bream
ITOYORI - Threadfin bream
More high-quality fish are arriving from Ehime, Oita, and other areas. Mild, clean white flesh with a firm texture and elegant taste; the skin side is especially flavorful.
Recommended: Sashimi, grilled, steamed
Bigfin Reef Squid
Bigfin Reef Squid
Sushi
Bigfin Reef Squid
AORI IKA - Bigfin Reef Squid
Large, very fresh aori-ika are arriving more frequently.
This season brings firmer, thicker flesh with a clean, easy bite.
Recommended: Sashimi, tempura
Japanese Halfbeak
Japanese Halfbeak
Sushi
Japanese Halfbeak
SAYORI - Japanese halfbeak
(extra large size)
Large-size sayori is arriving now. Elegant white flesh with a hint of blue-fish-like umami, yet clean and mild.
Recommended: Sashimi, grilled, clear soup