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Goto Island Bluefin Tuna is a King of Toro

Goto Island Bluefin Tuna is a King of Toro

One of the highlights of my recent Japan trip was visiting Goto Island, part of Nagasaki Prefecture. It's a remote, quiet place that most tourists overlook—but for me, it was...

Goto Island Bluefin Tuna is a King of Toro

One of the highlights of my recent Japan trip was visiting Goto Island, part of Nagasaki Prefecture. It's a remote, quiet place that most tourists overlook—but for me, it was...

Why Oita Matters: Shiitake, Spring Water, and the Future of Local Japan

Why Oita Matters: Shiitake, Spring Water, and t...

In August, I traveled across the globe—from London and New York to Japan and back to Switzerland—all to strengthen our mission of connecting Japan’s finest ingredients to the world. One...

Why Oita Matters: Shiitake, Spring Water, and t...

In August, I traveled across the globe—from London and New York to Japan and back to Switzerland—all to strengthen our mission of connecting Japan’s finest ingredients to the world. One...

Anotgher day, Another Toyosu Market

Anotgher day, Another Toyosu Market

Every time I come back to Japan, there’s one thing I must do: wake up before dawn and work a shift at Toyosu Fish Market. Why? Because no matter how many...

Anotgher day, Another Toyosu Market

Every time I come back to Japan, there’s one thing I must do: wake up before dawn and work a shift at Toyosu Fish Market. Why? Because no matter how many...

The Rishiri Uni Standard

The Rishiri Uni Standard

At Hokkaido Uni Shop, we’re often asked, “What makes your Uni so different?”The answer lies not just in where it comes from—but in how it’s handled, graded, and cared for...

The Rishiri Uni Standard

At Hokkaido Uni Shop, we’re often asked, “What makes your Uni so different?”The answer lies not just in where it comes from—but in how it’s handled, graded, and cared for...

How We Buy Uni: A Look Into Uni Grading and Market Selection

How We Buy Uni: A Look Into Uni Grading and Mar...

Ever wondered how sea urchin (Uni) is graded and selected at Japan’s famous seafood markets? At Hokkaido Uni Shop, sourcing the highest-quality Uni is both a daily ritual and a...

How We Buy Uni: A Look Into Uni Grading and Mar...

Ever wondered how sea urchin (Uni) is graded and selected at Japan’s famous seafood markets? At Hokkaido Uni Shop, sourcing the highest-quality Uni is both a daily ritual and a...

What is Mi-Zansho

What is Mi-Zansho

At Hokkaido Uni Shop, our mission is to share Japan’s hidden culinary gems with the world. One of the most exciting additions to our seasonal lineup is Mi-zansho—fresh green Japanese...

What is Mi-Zansho

At Hokkaido Uni Shop, our mission is to share Japan’s hidden culinary gems with the world. One of the most exciting additions to our seasonal lineup is Mi-zansho—fresh green Japanese...