HOKKAIDO –
The first Pacific saury of the season landed in Hokkaido fetched a document 1.112 million yen per kilogram at an public sale in Sapporo on July 10, with one fish later displayed at a retail value of 216,000 yen.
The public sale value surpassed the earlier document set in 2025, making it the best ever paid at Sapporo’s first Pacific saury public sale.
The purchaser stated the fish appeared barely plumper than typical and was prone to include quantity of fats. “I think it will be delicious,” the customer stated.
Pacific saury landed for the primary time this season in Kushiro, Hokkaido, additionally attracted consideration on July 9, when the fish have been displayed at a retailer for 88,880 yen every.
A buyer requested what number of fish have been out there and was advised there have been six. The buyer instantly agreed to purchase all of them, spending greater than 500,000 yen.
The purchaser, who runs a seafood-related firm, stated the fish have been bought as a deal with for workers. “I wanted everyone at the company to eat them and feel encouraged to keep working hard,” the customer stated.
The firm quickly held a Pacific saury sashimi get together. Employees stated the fish didn’t include a lot fats however nonetheless tasted good.
Pacific saury caught in 2026 are stated to be comparatively massive, much like these landed in 2025. The principal fishing season is predicted to start in August.
Source: FNN