The History of Japanese Caviar Since 1983　　　Looking for the Best Restaurants in Fukuoka? Discover Authentic, Additive-Free Omakase at MAIZURU KITCHEN

Japanese caviar production is thriving across the country, led by Miyazaki Prefecture, and is attracting global attention for its exceptional quality.

 

Its greatest feature is that it is "fresh caviar," which contains less salt than imported varieties and uses no preservatives.

 

 

 

Because it does not require long-term transportation, the salt content can be kept to around 3%, allowing you to enjoy the caviar's naturally creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture and pure umami.

 

The History of Japanese Caviar

 

Introduction of Sturgeon

1983

The Miyazaki Prefectural Fisheries Research Institute received sturgeons gifted by the former Soviet Union as a token of fishery technical cooperation and began aquaculture research.

 

Success in Artificial Incubation

1991

The Miyazaki Prefectural Fisheries Research Institute successfully achieved the artificial incubation of Bester sturgeon (the second successful case in Japan, following a national institute).

 

Success in Complete Aquaculture

2004

After years of trial and error, they succeeded in the complete aquaculture of white sturgeon for the first time in Japan. This marked the beginning of full-scale private aquaculture.

 

Birth of "Miyazaki Caviar 1983"

2013

Sales commenced as Japan's only authentic aged caviar.

 

Adopted at International Conferences

From 2016

"Miyazaki Caviar 1983" was adopted at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit (2016) and the G7 Hiroshima Summit (2023), firmly establishing its international reputation.

The masterpiece born from this history of trial and error is "Miyazaki Caviar 1983," proudly served at MAIZURU KITCHEN.

 

Many international guests are surprised and ask, "Japan makes caviar?" In reality, the caviar nurtured in Japan's crystal-clear natural waters boasts world-class quality.

 

Precisely because it is "fresh caviar" with minimal salt content, the naturally creamy and melt-in-your-mouth umami of the caviar is delivered directly to your palate!

 

 

MAIZURU KITCHEN

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