Hokkaido's fresh seafood
can be enjoyed
abroad.

Hokkaido -
a world - renowned fishery
kingdom abounding in
rich natural seafood.

Located at the northernmost tip of Japan, Hokkaido has four colorful seasons with significant snowfall in winter and mild weather in summer. The island is surrounded by three seas - the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk, and is known as one of the world's foremost fishery areas where a wide variety of seasonal fish are landed. This fishery kingdom boasts one-fourth of Japan's total catch, most of it being natural rather than cultured seafood. Enjoy safe and delicious seafood unique to Hokkaido, which has excellent fishing grounds and four distinct seasons.

Here are some places around
the world where
you can enjoy delicious,
fresh Hokkaido seafood.

Chum Salmon

Chum Salmon

Chum
Salmon

Wild Hokkaido salmon
caught in autumn.

The Hokkaido chum salmon is a product of nature. Born in rivers in Hokkaido, they grow in the sea over the course of four years before returning to its origin. They are called "autumn salmon" because that's the season they are back to the rivers. Wild autumn salmon is rich in protein and low in calories.

Chum Salmon roe that is broken into pieces and marinated in salt and soy sauce is called ikura in Japanese, and is also popular as an ingredient for sushi.

Sea scallops

Sea scallops

Sea scallops

Globally renowned
Hokkaido sea scallops.

Scallops are harvested along the coast of Hokkaido, Because they are processed on-site, they are fresh, high-quality products. So, Hokkaido sea scallops are highly valued worldwide as being safe, trustworthy and delicious, and are exported to Europe, the U.S., Asia and other regions. They are used in a variety of ways, in all kinds of cooking, from Japanese to Western and Chinese.

Scallops are delicious whether raw, grilled, or fried. Hokkaido sea scallops are known for their rich, firm flesh, and versatility.

Kelp

Kelp

Kelp

Hokkaido kelp serves as the
foundation of washoku
(Japanese cuisine).

The appeal of kelp lies in its umami, which is a taste sensed by the tongue like saltiness or sweetness. Most Japanese dishes are made based on soup stock with the concentrated umami taste of kelp. Kelp is rich in dietary fiber, and around 90% of kelp consumed in Japan is harvested in Hokkaido.

Kelp types harvested around Hokkaido vary in texture, and are used to produce delicious soup stock with a range of tastes.

Here are some places around the world where
you can enjoy delicious, fresh Hokkaido seafood.

SINGAPORE
MONSTER CURRY

In Singapore, where people come from all over the world to visit, there is Monster Curry, a Japanese-style curry chain with 12 stores. A variety of plentiful Hokkaido seafood is used for toppings, which pairs perfectly with the rich curry sauce. Curry topped with fried or boiled Hokkaido scallops is most popular among the locals.

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