Seafood from Osaka Bay
Osaka Bay has long been blessed with an abundance of seafood, including not only sardines and sea bream, but also shrimp, crabs, and octopus, making it a thriving fishing area. Ancient documents record that Osaka's advanced fishing techniques were spread as far west as the Goto Islands of Kyushu and as far east as the Boso Peninsula, contributing to the development of fishing in these areas.
The reasons why the fishing industry has flourished in Osaka include the rich nutrients flowing in from large rivers such as the Yodo River and Yamato River, which allow an abundance of organisms to grow as food for seafood, and the fact that Osaka, a major consumer market known as the "Kitchen of the World," is located nearby, bringing in ingredients from all over the country.
Seafood caught in Osaka Bay is highly acclaimed in the market for its delicious, fatty texture, and at the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit, local ingredients such as Kintaro Iwashi (Japanese sardine), Gyoniwa Ako (red grouper), sea bass, sole, and conger eel were served to state guests. A treasure trove of exquisite luxury ingredients is right on the doorstep of this metropolis. Be sure to try the seafood from Osaka Bay.
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