🟠 Local-First — Best in its home region : Kanazawa (Hokuriku).
Buri is loved across Japan, but Hokuriku’s winter kanburi stands apart.
Last updated: 2025-12-05
Introduction
Kanburi—winter yellowtail—embodies Hokuriku’s cold season. As the water cools, the fish builds rich fat: sashimi turns glossy and sweet, shabu-shabu gently melts the edges into a refined umami, and buri-daikon carries the fish’s sweetness deep into the radish. With firm bite and a buttery finish, this is a true winter gift—felt most purely in port-close Kanazawa.
What to Try
• Sashimi — judge the gloss, cut, and clean sweetness.
• Buri shabu — a quick swish for a warm, silky finish.
• Buri-daikon — soy–ginger simmer; classic winter comfort.
Tokyo or Trip?
🟠 Local-First — Best in its home region : Kanazawa.
You’ll find yellowtail in big cities, but in Kanazawa you can savor the fresh snap of sashimi-quality kanburi at its seasonal peak.
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About "Taste of Japan"
Hello, I'm Yuta.
Born in landlocked Yamanashi and having lived in the gourmet city of Sendai for 10 years, I now call Togoshi-Ginza home. My frequent business trips across Japan allow me to constantly explore the diversity of regional flavors.
Why Togoshi-Ginza?
This street is Tokyo’s longest shopping arcade (about 1.3 km), but it holds a special history. It was the very first street in Japan to adopt the "Ginza" name—a tradition that later spread across the country—after receiving bricks from the famous Ginza district following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
My Wish as a Local
I am not a culinary expert. However, as a Japanese local who knows both the convenience of Tokyo and the origins of regional food, I want to share the "atmosphere" and "personal feelings" that you won't find in standard guidebooks.
The Concept: "Tokyo or Trip?"
Visiting every region of Japan in a single trip is nearly impossible. Some food experiences are worth the travel to the source, while others offer a fully satisfying experience right here in Tokyo.
This blog is a guide to help you make that choice. Based in Togoshi-Ginza, I share my honest experiences and "my personal answer" to help you maximize your culinary journey in Japan.
- 🟠 Local-First: Best experienced in its home region. Worth a trip.
- 🟢 Great-in-Tokyo: A nationwide favorite or regional specialty that offers a fully satisfying, authentic experience right here in Tokyo.
- 🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must: A unique food culture born in or exclusive to Tokyo.