Hokkaido Zuwaigani Stick (Japanese Jumbo Snow Crab)

Now Available: Zuwaigani (Jumbo Snow Crab – Valdai Species) Legs

We’re excited to offer the rare and luxurious Zuwaigani (Valdai Jumbo Snow Crab)—a true standout among all crab varieties. The Valdai species accounts for just 2% of all snow crab hauls, making it an exceptionally rare and premium catch. If you're a crab lover, this is your chance to experience one of the finest snow crabs available.

What is Zuwaigani?
Zuwaigani refers to snow crab found in the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. Male crabs typically have shells about 15 cm wide, while females range from 7 to 8 cm. Depending on the region, males are known as Matsuba-Gani or Echizen-Gani, and females as Seiko-Gani or Kobako-Gani.

What Does Zuwaigani Nigiri Taste Like?
Zuwaigani nigiri offers a delicate, sweet crab flavor with a soft, slightly fibrous texture that melts in your mouth. It pairs beautifully with lightly vinegared sushi rice, delivering a refined and elegant taste unique to premium snow crab.

What is Zuwaigani?

Zuwaigani lives in the Japan Sea and the Sea of Okhotsk. The shells of males are about 15 cm in width, and the females’ shells are 7 to 8 cm wide. The names of these crabs differ depending on the region. Males are called Matsuba-Gani or Echizen-Gani while females are called Seiko-Gani or Kobako-Gani.

【Nigiri: Ebi/Kani】What does Zuwaigani nigiri taste like?

Thawing Instructions

It is best to thaw frozen seafood in the refrigerator overnight. The refrigerator method means the product can thaw, but it never gets warm enough for the bacteria to start breeding quickly, so it's safer to eat. 

Other thawing methods include: immersing frozen seafood in cold water for a short time in a sealed plastic bag or microwaving on a defrost setting until the fish is pliable but still icy.

Don't defrost the product in the microwave.