lautnusantara.com Fish is a primary protein source for Japanese people, largely due to its affordability and accessibility. They commonly enjoy fish both raw in dishes like Sashimi and Sushi, and cooked.

This daily consumption of fish is often credited for the Japanese reputation of being healthy, long-lived, and intelligent.

Among the many types consumed, several fish stand out as everyday favorites for the Japanese. Curious which ones they love most? Here’s a list of the fish most frequently enjoyed by the Japanese:

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The Most Popular Fish

1. Chum Salmon (Sake): This salmon is a staple in Japanese cuisine, especially in sushi. Japanese people often eat it for breakfast, particularly in hotels. You can even find it in bento boxes for lunch.
2. Pacific Bluefin Tuna (Maguro): Besides salmon, Tuna is another fish often found in sushi and sashimi. This Pacific Bluefin variety is highly sought after by the Japanese for its rich, fatty flavor. Its soft texture melts in your mouth like butter.
3. Pacific Saury (Sanma): Pacific Saury ranks as the third most popular fish consumed by the Japanese. It's incredibly easy to cook and is usually served grilled. In fact, many Japanese households have special grills specifically for this fish.
4. Horse Mackerel (Aji): Not just salmon and tuna, Horse Mackerel is also a favorite among most Japanese. They typically serve it as pressed oshizushi. However, it's also delicious when simply grilled.
5. Mackerel (Saba): This type of mackerel is frequently a favored dish for the Japanese. Beyond sashimi, it's particularly tasty served as battera, an Osaka-style dish that combines mackerel with vinegared rice and seaweed.
6. Eel (Unagi): This fish is equally popular in Japan! With a meaty texture, slices of eel served over warm rice make for a delightful meal, especially in cold weather. But don't be mistaken, it's also often served as sashimi when summer arrives.
7. Bonito (Katsuo): Bonito is a fish often served with dishes like takoyaki and okonomiyaki. The dish featuring bonito is called Katsuo Tataki, where only the skin of the bonito is grilled or seared, leaving the flesh raw.
8. Sea Bream (Tai): Sea Bream, a type of freshwater fish, is often associated with good fortune and celebrations for the Japanese. It's frequently prepared in various delicious dishes for wedding parties and other festivities in Japan. However, it's also perfectly enjoyable for everyday consumption.
9. Shishamo Smelt (Shishamo): Shishamo smelt, or egg fish, is a popular type of fish consumed whole. It's not difficult to find this fish in various Japanese restaurants. Typically, Shishamo is deep-fried and eaten with a squeeze of lemon. This fish recently went viral in Indonesia after being featured as a meal for Rayyanza Ahmad, also known as Cipung, the youngest son of Nagita Slavina and Raffi Ahmad.
10. Japanese Yellowtail (Buri): This fish is also very popular in Japan. It's usually served as fresh and delicious sashimi. However, it also becomes a slow-simmered

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