With July here, summer is in full swing. In Kyoto and the Kansai region, the fish that suddenly takes center stage at this time of year is the conger eel (hamo), but there are many other seasonal fish as well. Today, I'll introduce some delicious fish that are in season during the summer and make great sushi! 1. Striped jack (Striped horse mackerel) The striped jack, often called the "pinnacle of the jack family," is a top choice during the summer (June to August) when it is

1. What is a "hamo(pike conger)"? Hamo (pike conger) is a marine fish belonging to the family Muraenesocidae in the order Anguilliformes. It is a large carnivorous fish that lives in rocky areas and sandy bottoms along the coast, and can reach a length of about 2 meters. It has a slender body shape similar to that of an eel, but it has a large mouth with sharp teeth lining both its upper and lower jaws. As its appearance suggests, it has an extremely ferocious temperament, an