Saltwater Fish (Coastal)
- Sea Bream (Tai) - Prized, celebratory fish
- Mackerel (Saba) - Common, oily fish, good preserved
- Sardines (Iwashi) - Small, schooling, cheap and nutritious
- Tuna (Maguro) - Larger, fatty and delicious
- Bonito (Katsuo) - Used for dashi (broth), dried flakes
- Octopus (Tako), Squid (Ika) - Chewy, versatile
- Shrimp, Crab - Shellfish, various sizes