Strawberry Fields

Beautiful strawberries that taste exactly as they should grown around Kanesaki and all over Fukuoka.

Liquid Freeze and Squid

In Fukuoka new technology freezes fish at subzero temperatures to maintain cell integrity. Hence, sushi /sashimi quality fish. These Fishermen are dayboat squid guys. Tiger fugu fetches the higest price, but not for the fisherman?

Local Market and Oyster Farming

grilled oysters to hot to handle use a glove! Way delicious!

Seaside Grilled Oysters in the winter mmmmmm! Eaten with ponzu!
Get the boat out to the oyster rafts
Hey Frozen Tuna Heads how did that pic get here? Thats from thefis market

These fish are a local market in City of Fukuoka

After a great breakfast of the freshest sashimi we headed to a local market where I found teas, perfect strawberries and Fried fish cakes freshly made and a huge variety of fish and shellfish. Then on to the Ebisu Oyster Farm. Now I understand the love and passion that goes into raising these gems full of that perfect briney sea flavor.

DAY ONE

First Stop is the Fish Market. Freshness and variety is my first impression. The shear amount of different seasonal fish and shellfish is stunning. They noticeable absent scent of any fish smell is evident.

Time to Discover: Kyushu, Japan

January 23, Japan Airlines JFK to Fukuoka, Hakata,Japan. I am invited by their Chamber of Commerce to see the riches of this land.

First Stop is Hakata City where a can meet a happy group of chefs and business folk celebrating accomplishments and collaberation.

ITALY AT OUR TABLE

Check out this blog from visting Italian wine promoters with chef Luciano Zazzarian

http://www.lebaccanti.com/blog/