cuisine

Higashi-hama (Coastal Cuisine)

Characteristics: Fresh seafood focus, raw preparations, simple seasonings

Signature Dishes:

  • Sashimi: Fresh raw fish, artfully sliced, served with wasabi and soy sauce
  • Nigiri: Hand-pressed sushi (rice topped with fish)
  • Chirashi: Scattered sushi (bowl of rice topped with various fish)
  • Grilled Fish: Salt-grilled whole fish, crispy skin
  • Seafood Soups: Clear broths with fish and vegetables

Street Food: Fish skewers, dried squid, seaweed snacks

Festivals: Raw fish cutting demonstrations, sushi competitions