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The Tsukiji Market is one of Tokyo’s most significant landmarks, coming in the form of a grand center for buying and selling seafood. Japanese restaurants throughout the country and beyond depend upon the bounty of this historical marketplace. This history of Tsukiji begins inRead More

The toro, or bluefin tuna, is considered by many to be the finest fish available to the sushi world. A good piece of bluefin can command an astounding price in seafood auctions. However, this was not always true. It wasn’t long ago that toro was actually considered to be aRead More

Back in 1941, Japan commemorated the voyage of the Meiji Emperor aboard the Meiji-Maru steamship by establishing Umi No Kinen Bi, or Marine Memorial Day. In 1996, the government changed this day to a national holiday called Umi No Hi, or Ocean Day. It is on this day that theRead More

What do you like to drink with your sushi? If you’re like many people, a dinner at our Bellevue Japanese restaurant is a time to indulge in both sushi and sake. After all, what better compliment could there be for a classic Japanese dish than a classic Japanese rice wine?Read More

Valentine’s Day is an important day for romance and lovers in Japan, just like it is in the United States. However, the specific way that it is celebrated is quite different. While we in the West are accustomed to seeing retailers promote lavish chocolate gift boxes for men toRead More