Seafood from Osaka Bay
Since ancient times, Osaka Bay has been blessed with rich seafood such as sardines and sea bream, as well as shrimp, crabs, and octopus, and has been a thriving fishing industry. Ancient documents record that Osaka's advanced fishing techniques were transmitted as far as the Goto Islands in Kyushu in the west and the Boso Peninsula in the east, contributing to the development of fisheries in each region.
The reason why the fishing industry has prospered in Osaka is that the rich nutrients flowing in from large rivers such as the Yodogawa and Yamato Rivers have nurtured an abundance of organisms that feed on seafood, and that Osaka is also known as the ``nation's kitchen.'' One of the reasons for this is that Osaka, a major consuming area where ingredients from all over the world are gathered, was nearby.
Seafood caught in Osaka Bay is highly praised in the market for its high fat content and delicious taste, and Kintaro Sardine (sardine) was selected as a local food to entertain state guests at the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit. On offer were fish such as pheasant grouper, sea bass, sole of the tongue, and conger eel. A treasure trove of wonderful, high-quality ingredients lies right on the doorstep of the metropolis. Please enjoy the seafood from Osaka Bay.
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