憧れの岬ガザミ

豊後高田市香々地の逸品「岬ガザミ」の旬が到来

シーズン到来！岬ガザミ

Seki mackerel (sekiaji, sekisaba)

For centuries, the horse mackerel and chub mackerel caught by the intrepid fishermen of Saganoseki in Oita City have been prized around Japan. They are known, respectively, as “sakiaji” and “sekisaba.” Fishermen with long years of experience and expertise catch the fish using the traditional pole-and-line method to ensure sustainability. Sekiaji and sekisaba draw attention to the skill and commitment of the people who catch them, battling the waves day after day to bring home fresh seafood....

Largehead hairtail (tachi-uo)

Largehead hairtail line-caught off the coast of Oita have a delicious, refined flavor. Those landed in Kunisaki City and Usuki City are branded with their place of origin and prized in the marketplace. They are typically served as sashimi or salt-grilled....

Japanese blue crab (watarigani)

This species of crab is caught in large quantities in the Buzen Sea between Nakatsu and Kakaji. The fishing season runs from summer through winter, but the crabs are at their most delicious in the colder months....