Uni, or sea urchin, is considered one of Japan’s three great culinary delicacies. With its creamy texture, delicate ocean scent, and sweetness that spreads across your palate, it truly deserves its reputation as a luxurious ingredient. What part of sea urchin is uni? What exactly is uni? Let’s delve into this ingredient. What we call “uni” is actually the sea…
In the heart of the neighborhood of Tsukiji in Tokyo, there’s a hotel called “TSUKI Tokyo” that aims to make you a Japan connoisseur, or in their words, “Nippon savvy.” Here, you’ll experience more than just a place to stay—you’ll get to savor Japan with all your senses. The hotel is within walking distance of the famed Tsukiji Market, and…
Whether you’re trying to get a glimpse of Japan’s famously high-spirited fish market auctions, or hungering for the taste of the freshest seafood in Tokyo, you’ll want to make sure to stop by both of the 築地 Tsukiji and 豊洲 Toyosu districts. While Tsukiji’s famous wholesale fish market relocated to Toyosu, the area’s longstanding shops and restaurants still remain, preserving…