What is mejimaguro in sushi?メジマグロ
This time, I looked into the various names and seasons for sushi mejimaguro.
How to call mejimaguro
【mejimaguro】young tuna メジマグロ
Meji tuna is the name used for young bluefin tuna (bluefin tuna). This name is mainly used in the Chubu region of Japan, and is sometimes simply called “Meji” for short. By the way, the official name of bluefin tuna is “Pacific bluefin tuna,” and this name has become widespread in both Japan and Taiwan. In Taiwan, it is also sometimes called “hei wei yu”. In Japan, the name for tuna changes depending on the region, and in some regions it is called “shinko, yokokawa, and hissage.”
The peak season for mejimaguro
Meji tuna refers to young bluefin tuna (bluefin tuna), and is also called “Yokowa” in the Kansai region. Like bluefin tuna, the season for white-eye tuna is the winter period from December to February. The main production area is the Sea of Japan region from Hokkaido to Niigata Prefecture, but it is also caught in Tottori, Ishikawa, Toyama, Kagoshima, and Chiba prefectures.
Bluefin tuna is soft and flavorful, while bluefin tuna has a smooth and refreshing taste. However, in recent years, the season has changed depending on the development of freezing technology and aquaculture, and the type, so it can now be eaten almost all year round.
