In this survey, we received a total of 7,871 votes. thank you! Now, let’s take a look at the results.
10th place: Oita Prefecture
10th place is Oita prefecture. The number of votes was 215, and the vote rate was 2.7%.
In Oita Prefecture, the line-caught Seki mackerel and Seki horse mackerel landed at Saganoseki have been established as high-class brands. We are also focusing on farmed fish such as Kabosu Yellowtail” andKabosu Flounder,” which are made by mixing the famous Kabosu in their feed.
9th place: Fukui Prefecture
9th place is Fukui prefecture. The number of votes was 226, and the vote rate was 2.9%.
When you think of Fukui Prefecture’s seafood, many things that come to mind include old country or place names, such as Echizen crab, Wakasa flounder, and Echizen sea urchin. Sweet shrimp is also a specialty. In addition, there is a deep historical relationship with mackerel, and grilled mackerel pressed sushi is known as a local dish.
8th place: Aomori Prefecture
8th place is Aomori prefecture. The number of votes was 233, and the vote rate was 3.0%.
Aomori Prefecture has a large catch of bluefin tuna, and the Oma tuna caught by pole-and-line fishing is especially famous. In the comments, they told us about flounder, which is designated as the prefecture’s national fish, and the brand, “Hachinohe Mae-Oki Saba.”6th place: Miyagi Prefecture
7th place: Fukuoka Prefecture
7th place is Fukuoka prefecture. The number of votes was 337, and the vote rate was 4.3%.
Fukuoka Prefecture is not only a consumption area where delicious food from all over Kyushu gathers, but it is also surrounded by the Chikuzen Sea in the open sea, the Ariake Sea in the inner bay, and the Buzen Sea in the inland sea, so it can produce a wide variety of marine products. The wild red sea bream from the Chikuzen Sea, which can be caught in the spring season, is especially famous.
6th place: Miyagi Prefecture
6th place is Miyagi prefecture. The number of votes was 369, and the percentage of votes was 4.7%.
Off the coast of Mt. Kinka and Sanriku, a tide is formed where the cold Oyashio current and the warm Kuroshio current meet, making it an excellent fishing ground. In addition, the aquaculture industry is thriving, taking advantage of the complex topography of the ria coastline. The conger eel caught in Matsushima Bay is also famous, and the conger eel bowl is a specialty.
5th place: Shizuoka Prefecture
5th place is Shizuoka prefecture. The number of votes was 426, and the vote rate was 5.4%.
The catch of tuna in Shizuoka Prefecture, where the Kuroshio Current flows offshore, ranks first in Japan. In the comments, there were many voices favoring Shizuoka’s tuna, saying, “Tuna comes from Shizuoka.” It is also known for its special products such as beautiful cherry blossom shrimp and raw whitebait.
4th place: Niigata Prefecture
Fourth place is Niigata prefecture. The number of votes was 663, and the vote rate was 8.4%.
Niigata Prefecture has good fishing grounds offshore where the warm Tsushima Current and cold Liman Current mix. It is also famous for producing sushi, or rice, which is an important element other than the toppings that make up sushi. Comments included comments such as Niigata has the best sushi rice” andNiigata has delicious rice and fish.”
3rd place: Hokkaido
The third place is Hokkaido. The number of votes was 870, and the vote rate was 11.1%.
Surrounded by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the Pacific Ocean, Hokkaido is home to a rich variety of marine products, including fish eggs such as salmon roe, shellfish such as scallops, and the local specialty, salmon. Everything is fresh and delicious, and the toppings are large.
2nd place: Ishikawa Prefecture
The second place is Ishikawa prefecture. The number of votes was 1,128, and the percentage of votes was 14.3%.
Ishikawa Prefecture has a good fishing ground where the Tsushima Current and the Liman Current meet. The male snow crab caught in Ishikawa is called Kano crab, and the female one is called Kobako crab, and there is also a luxurious Gunkanmaki with Kobako crab eggs and meat on top. In the comments section, people said that there are many famous restaurants in Kanazawa City.
1st place: Toyama Prefecture
And Toyama Prefecture took the overwhelming number one spot! The number of votes received was 1689, and the vote rate was 21.5%.
Jewel-like white shrimp and extremely fresh firefly squid gather in Toyama Bay, which is known as a “natural fish tank.” Black-throated blackfin tuna, cherry salmon, bluefin tuna, etc. all have exceptional taste, and don’t forget the famous trout sushi. Many people commented that “Toyama’s conveyor belt sushi is also delicious.”
