MASS COSMO
CEO Kawaguchi Kiyofumi
Introducing the amazing fish of the region To even more people
MASS COSMO
CEO Kawaguchi Kiyofumi
Introducing the amazing fish of the region To even more people
The Kitami fishery is famous for scallop aquaculture in Lake Saroma
The fisheries of the Sea of Okhotsk are blessed by mother nature herself
Is something that can’t be forgotten
Salmons, hokke(Okhotsk atka mackerel), flounders[M1] ,
Natural abundance that will not yield to other regions
A deliciousness that continues to be passed on through generations
In order to protect this region’s fishing industry
And to continue to provide the best seafood to people
There are many ways to achieve that goal
And they will do everything they can do
A new type of fishermen is born in Kitami
In order to protect this region’s wonderful fishing industry
Since I was a child, I wanted to be a fisherman and help protect the local fisheries. I went and studied at university for that very reason.
When I came back a few years ago, I started an initiative called the “Fishivore Project”.
Under the slogan “Delicious. connect” we have been working to bring the appeal of delicious and fun fish to as many people as possible for over 10 years.
In July 2019, we established the “MASS-COSMO” with local fishermen.
In order to protect this region’s wonderful fishing industry
Since I was a child, I wanted to be a fisherman and help protect the local fisheries. I went and studied at university for that very reason.
When I came back a few years ago, I started an initiative called the “Fishivore Project”.
Under the slogan “Delicious. connect” we have been working to bring the appeal of delicious and fun fish to as many people as possible for over 10 years.
In July 2019, we established the “MASS-COSMO” with local fishermen.
Delicious fish in the best condition they can be
In Tokoro, just like other Okhotsk port towns, a lot of fish is brought to land. But uncommon or small fish are rarely shipped out. There are flavors that only fishermen can pass on, like the taste of Senjo Ikejime fish.
We’re creating a distribution system where fresh fish is distributed straight from the local fishermen to restaurants all over Japan so that delicious fish can be enjoyed by everyone.
Delicious fish in the best condition they can be
In Tokoro, just like other Okhotsk port towns, a lot of fish is brought to land. But uncommon or small fish are rarely shipped out. There are flavors that only fishermen can pass on, like the taste of Senjo Ikejime fish.
We’re creating a distribution system where fresh fish is distributed straight from the local fishermen to restaurants all over Japan so that delicious fish can be enjoyed by everyone.
Senjo Ikejime is done on board the ship, as the fishermen take in the fish. The amount of fish that is processed is limited, so only fish in the best condition are selected. The efficiency of the fishery is of course important, but I think introducing the taste of fresh fish will help the fishing industry gain even more recognition in the future. I’d like people to taste what the people and fishermen of Tokoro taste.
For example, Okhotsk is widely known for chum salmon, but fatty fresh pink salmon is also actually very tasty. There are many delicious ways to eat fish, like Ruibe, a frozen seafood dish, which is a very common local dish.
Senjo Ikejime is done on board the ship, as the fishermen take in the fish. The amount of fish that is processed is limited, so only fish in the best condition are selected. The efficiency of the fishery is of course important, but I think introducing the taste of fresh fish will help the fishing industry gain even more recognition in the future. I’d like people to taste what the people and fishermen of Tokoro taste.
For example, Okhotsk is widely known for chum salmon, but fatty fresh pink salmon is also actually very tasty. There are many delicious ways to eat fish, like Ruibe, a frozen seafood dish, which is a very common local dish.
Processing, Events, Everything We Can Do
We are actively working on projects that will allow people to enjoy the taste of Okhotsk in various places.
We also lease an event space a few times a year to hold fish buffet concerts where people can enjoy music and eat fish.
Young people nowadays eat fewer and fewer amounts of fish. The population will further decrease in the future as well. We must promote the taste of good fish now and preserve this wonderful fish-eating culture. We are constantly searching for new fish dishes and publicizing them.
Processing, Events, Everything We Can Do
We are actively working on projects that will allow people to enjoy the taste of Okhotsk in various places.
We also lease an event space a few times a year to hold fish buffet concerts where people can enjoy music and eat fish.
Young people nowadays eat fewer and fewer amounts of fish. The population will further decrease in the future as well. We must promote the taste of good fish now and preserve this wonderful fish-eating culture. We are constantly searching for new fish dishes and publicizing them.
Local Ingredients, Local Consumption
The direct sales service that we are working on is able to take orders and requests from the big cities. However, food definitely tastes the best in the places where ingredients are produced. Trusting each other, restaurants and fishermen do face-to-face business from the selecting of ingredients to the selecting of cooking plates itself. It’s possible in Kitami because we have the sea and a lot of restaurants in the city center. That is our strong point.
Please try local fish when you come to Kitami.
Local Ingredients, Local Consumption
The direct sales service that we are working on is able to take orders and requests from the big cities. However, food definitely tastes the best in the places where ingredients are produced. Trusting each other, restaurants and fishermen do face-to-face business from the selecting of ingredients to the selecting of cooking plates itself. It’s possible in Kitami because we have the sea and a lot of restaurants in the city center. That is our strong point.
Please try local fish when you come to Kitami.