Abe meets with local puffer fish wholesalers Tasting of natural puffer fish February 19, 18:44
Prime Minister Abe met with local pufferfish wholesalers in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture on the 19th. We tasted the natural sashimi of the pufferfish and enjoyed the taste of the season, saying, "It's crunchy and crunchy."
The Prime Minister's residence was visited by seven Prime Minister Hiroshi Mihara of the Shimonoseki Fuku Federation, which is home to Prime Minister Abe and is made up of middle wholesalers in Shimonoseki City, which boasts the largest volume of puffer fish in Japan.
Mr. Mihara explained that although the amount of puffer fish handled this season temporarily decreased due to the warm winter, the water temperature has fallen since the beginning of this month, and that the volume of fish has recovered.
Prime Minister Abe immediately tasted the sashimi of the natural puffer fish served on the plate.
"It's crunchy and crisp. The sashimi is the most delicious. I want Western people who visit Japan to taste it," and enjoyed the taste of the season.
After the visit, Mr. Abe said, "Since Prime Minister Abe told me that I would like to see more consumption, we would like to do our best."