Choshi-Tsuri-Kinme Official Website,Choshi fisheries cooperative assosiation Tokawa branch

What is "Choshi Tsuri Kinme"

The most delicious in Japan 「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」

Choshi(Place name)Tsuri(Handline Fishing)Kinme(Kinmedai=Splendid alfonsino)

  1. A product of Choshi City, Kinmedai are caught by hand and are thus called “Choshi Tsuri Kimne”. Because they are caught individually and handled with care individually their high quality freshness, color and appearance has earned them a high quality reputation in the Topkyo Central Fish Market (Toyosu) and in high class sushi restaurants .

  2. The fishing grounds for「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」is where the Kuroshio (warm currents), Oyashio (cold currents) of the ocean and the fresh water of the Tonegawa River meet and blend to create and ideal environment for plankton, the food of small fish making it one of the best fishing grounds in Japan.

  3. 「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」feed on small fish with high in fat such as the Watases Lanternfish that make them so fatty and delicious.

  4. 「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」lives in the northern limit of Japanese Kinmedai fishing ground in Japan , and has delicious firm-textured meat because of the low water temperature.

  5. 「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」are rich in unsaturated fatty acids (such as EPA and DHA), vitamins, minerals and collagen making them perfect for both beauty and health!

  6. 「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」have been in various media such as broadcast on Japanese television programs numerous times, and featured in newspapers as well as shown on Thailand and Singapore television.

  7. Choshi City, the home to「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」is located 90 minutes away from Narita International Airport. The local fisherman are able to recommend local restaurants!

Japanese Kinmedai fishing ground
Japanese Kinmedai fishing ground

Choshi offshore fishing ground
Off the coast of Choshi fishing ground (Choshi Fishery Cooperative 50km area)


「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」 Recommended Dishes?

Japanese Cuisine

Nigiri Sushi
Nigiri Sushi

Sashimi Assortment on a Boat
Sashimi Assortment on a Boat

Kinme Seafood Bowl
Kinme Seafood Bowl

Boiled Rice Bowl
Simmered and roasted "Choshi Tsuri Kinme" Rice Bowl

Seafood Rice Bowl with Seaweed
Seafood Rice Bowl with Seaweed

Broiled salt sauce
Salted and roasted "Choshi Tsuri Kinme"

Simmered Fish
Simmered Fish

Fish Soup
Fish Soup


「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」is a national Japan Brand!

Reagionally Based Collective Trademark

In 2013 “Choshi Hook Caught Kinme”and its logo were registered with the Japanese Patent Office

Choshi Tsuri Kinme registration Choshi Tsuri Kinme Logo registration Choshi Tsuri Kinme Logo

Chiba Brand Sea Foods

「Choshi Tsuri Kinme」is recognized as representative to the top class seafood of Chiba

Chiba Brand Sea food Certification
Chiba Brand Sea food Certification

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