Kawahagi or Thread-sail Filefish (or simply Filefish) is an angler’s favourite in summer.
Like any other fishes, it has other names such as “Gihagi, “Hagi”, “Gyuu”, “Subuta” or “bakuchiuchi”.
It is fairly common in Central and South Japan.
Sushi Rice Recipe
Japanese Food recipes for sushi rice – A great video about making sushi at home, easier than it looks!
http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-make-sushi-rice-7886
Sawagani are freakishly small freshwater crabs that live all over Japan, their bodies no bigger than a thumbnail and their legs like stiff whisker.
Don’t mistake these little Japanese river crabs for garnish or toys. They are meant to be eaten whole, shell and all. Read More→
