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Japanese people know how to fish and also know how to eat fish

Let’s take a look at which fish are among the top 10 Japanese fish!

When you think of Japanese cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is sushi. But there are many more exquisite and delicious seafood dishes to choose from in Japan than sushi. In a survey, 1000 Japanese men and women aged between 20 and 60 listed their favorite fish, how often they eat fish, and their preferred cooking methods.

The majority of respondents answered that they eat fish many times a week, but the key is how to make it quickly and easily. More than 70% of people chose grilled fish fillet, with 63.8% and 50.4% of people liking sashimi and sushi respectively. As the survey progresses, more and more people are expressing their love for salmon.

Top10 

Duochun Fish (shishamo)

Although the ghostly eyes stare at you in terror, which may deter people, Duochunyu still made it into the top ten, with one-third of the respondents liking them. In taverns, this type of fish is usually grilled whole and chewed with lemon, salt, and bones, creating a tantalizing aroma.

Top9 

Japanese Yellow Tail (buri)

Japanese yellowtail fish is often found in sushi restaurants or made into sashimi, but just like Japanese radish, simmering it over low heat with soy sauce, cooking wine, and sugar is definitely a nourishing and delicious winter delicacy.

Top8 

Sea bream (tai)

Sea bream is related to good luck and celebration, so it is a must-have dish at weddings or holiday occasions. In fact, any day in life is worth celebrating. Whether it’s raw fish slices or grilled, sea bream is delicious.

Top7 

Catsuo (skipjack tuna)

Skipjack tuna has performed quite well in octopus yaki or Japanese pancakes, but there is a dish called Shengnan fish. The surface of the skipjack tuna slices is crispy or deep fried, while the middle is raw, with a super crispy outer and tender inner texture.

Top6 

Eel (unagi)

A bowl of delicious eel rice is made by pouring a thick layer of rich sauce over the meaty texture. Especially when the weather gets cooler, steaming hot eel rice is particularly popular. Eating eel in summer is said to help the Japanese people overcome the crazy heat and humidity.

Top5 

Mackerel (Saba)

Perhaps you have tasted delicious canned mackerel on toast, but the best way to eat mackerel is Batata, a specialty of Osaka that is marinated in vinegar and served with vinegar rice and seaweed.

Top4 

Bamboo pod fish (aji)

In addition to sushi and sashimi, the most common cooking methods for bamboo fish are deep frying or grilling.

Top3 

Autumn Swordfish (Sanma)

The autumn knife fish seems to be related to autumn, with the word ‘autumn’ in its name. As the simplest fish on the list, saury naturally has a high frequency of being served. It’s basically grilled whole, even the smallest Japanese restaurants have an oven to grill saury, which may be one of the reasons why it’s so popular, but for the next few days, you’ll have to endure the strong fish smell emanating from the oven.

Top2 

Pacific bluefin tuna (maguro)

Whenever sushi is mentioned, it may be the first fish that comes to mind and is also the favorite fish among men in the survey, but due to fewer female votes, bluefin tuna just missed the top spot.

Top1

Salmon (sake)

Salmon is most popular in breakfast, especially in hotels in Japan. It is also the most common in bento lunch boxes. Salmon is also great for making tea and rice. Soaking rice in green tea and sprinkling salmon foam is a very authentic Japanese way of eating.

Beer baked cod is absent from this list, perhaps Japanese people are not yet familiar with this delicious dish. More than two-thirds of Japanese women say salmon is their favorite, while tuna remains the top choice for men.