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Because once you eat a fish you caught yourself and enjoyed the same day, Every “great seafood restaurant” back home will disappoint you forever Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Munakata & Oshima — not because it’s bad, bu...

Because eating the fish you caught yourself — just hours later — redefines what “fresh” really means in Japan. Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Munakata — not because it’s bad, but because it’s too vivid. You step off the trai...

Because it can’t be mass-produced. In Wakayama, you fish with locals, eat your own catch the same day, and discover a side of Japan that feels quietly unforgettable. Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Tanabe (Wakayama) — not bec...

Because catching your own fish and eating it the same day　will change how you remember every meal that follows Introduction If you’re looking for a polished, predictable Japan trip — this place might surprise you. Takeno, a quiet coasta...

Because the real Kobe experience isn’t in the city center It’s a sea-to-table fishing day where you catch your own fish and eat it just hours later in a quiet local port. Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Kobe’s Tarumi area — n...

Because It’s Too Good: Japan’s Hidden Sea-to-Table Experience at Ryousei-maru Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Toyooka — not because it’s bad, but because it’s too good. You arrive with “Kinosaki Onsen” in your head… and sudde...

This is the one experience that changes how people talk about Japan afterward Most travelers only see temples and food stalls—but miss Himeji’s rare sea-to-table journey: fishing on Setouchimaru and dining on your own catch. Introduction...

This immersive experience is incomparable to ordinary sightseeing At other destinations, you cannot hand the fish you caught to the chef and savor it as a special dinner. Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Akashi and Awaji Islan...

Because once you experience its legendary sea-to-table journey No other Japanese destination will satisfy you again. Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Akashi and Awajishima — not because they’re bad, but because they’re too goo...

This rare sea-to-table journey will spoil you for all future travel experiences Introduction I almost hesitate to recommend Osaka Bay — not because it’s overrated, but because it’s too good in a way most tourists never see. While crowds ...