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Seasonal
Calendar 2026
A comprehensive month-by-month guide to seasonal availability across fish, shellfish, meat, vegetables, and specialty Japanese ingredients. Print it, hang it in your kitchen, and plan your menu around peak freshness.
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| Item | Origin | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Peak | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefin Tuna (Hon Maguro) | Japan | Dec–Feb | Fattiest in winter | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail (Hamachi) | Japan | Nov–Mar | Winter buri is premium | ||||||||||||
| Sea Bream (Tai) | Japan | Mar–May | Spring sakura-dai | ||||||||||||
| Salmon (Sake) | Canada/Japan | Jul–Oct | Wild BC salmon | ||||||||||||
| Sanma (Pacific Saury) | Japan | Sep–Oct | Autumn delicacy | ||||||||||||
| Kinmedai (Golden Eye) | Japan | Dec–Mar | Deep-sea luxury | ||||||||||||
| Nodoguro (Blackthroat) | Japan | Sep–Dec | Ultra-premium | ||||||||||||
| Aji (Horse Mackerel) | Japan | May–Aug | Summer sashimi staple | ||||||||||||
| Sawara (Spanish Mackerel) | Japan | Apr–Jun | Spring specialty | ||||||||||||
| Hirame (Flounder) | Japan | Nov–Feb | Winter engawa prized | ||||||||||||
| Madai (Red Sea Bream) | Japan | Mar–May | Celebratory fish | ||||||||||||
| Unagi (Freshwater Eel) | Japan | Jun–Aug | Summer tradition | ||||||||||||
| Uni (Sea Urchin) | Japan/BC | Jun–Sep | Hokkaido murasaki | ||||||||||||
| Scallops (Hotate) | Hokkaido | Nov–Mar | Sweetest in winter | ||||||||||||
| Ikura (Salmon Roe) | Japan/Alaska | Sep–Nov | Fresh season only | ||||||||||||
| Botan Ebi | BC/Japan | Apr–Jun | BC spot prawn season | ||||||||||||
| Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp) | Japan/BC | Nov–Mar | Cold water sweetness | ||||||||||||
| Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe) | Japan | Year-round | Consistent supply | ||||||||||||
| Kani (Snow Crab) | Japan/Canada | Nov–Mar | Winter delicacy | ||||||||||||
| Akagai (Ark Shell) | Japan | Feb–Apr | Spring sashimi | ||||||||||||
| A5 Wagyu (Miyazaki) | Japan | Year-round | Consistent supply | ||||||||||||
| A5 Wagyu (Kagoshima) | Japan | Year-round | Rich marbling | ||||||||||||
| A5 Wagyu (Kobe) | Japan | Year-round | Limited allocation | ||||||||||||
| A5 Wagyu (Omi) | Japan | Year-round | Heritage breed | ||||||||||||
| Kurobuta Pork | Japan | Year-round | Kagoshima black pork | ||||||||||||
| Shiso (Perilla Leaf) | Japan/Local | May–Sep | Summer garnish | ||||||||||||
| Myoga (Japanese Ginger) | Japan | Jun–Aug | Aromatic summer herb | ||||||||||||
| Yuzu | Japan | Oct–Dec | Winter citrus | ||||||||||||
| Matsutake Mushroom | Japan/BC | Sep–Oct | Autumn luxury | ||||||||||||
| Shishito Peppers | Japan/Local | Jun–Sep | Summer izakaya staple | ||||||||||||
| Edamame | Japan/Local | Jun–Sep | Fresh summer harvest | ||||||||||||
| Kabocha (Pumpkin) | Japan/Local | Aug–Nov | Autumn tempura favorite | ||||||||||||
| Daikon Radish | Japan/Local | Nov–Feb | Sweetest after frost | ||||||||||||
| Takenoko (Bamboo Shoot) | Japan | Mar–May | Spring delicacy | ||||||||||||
| Nori (Seaweed Sheets) | Japan | Year-round | New harvest Dec–Feb | ||||||||||||
| Wasabi (Fresh Root) | Japan | Year-round | Shizuoka premium | ||||||||||||
| Soy Sauce (Artisan) | Japan | Year-round | Small-batch brewed | ||||||||||||
| Rice Vinegar (Junmai) | Japan | Year-round | Essential for sushi | ||||||||||||
| Mirin (Hon Mirin) | Japan | Year-round | Authentic sweet rice wine | ||||||||||||
| Sake (Cooking & Drinking) | Japan | Year-round | New sake Nov–Feb | ||||||||||||
| Dashi Kombu (Kelp) | Japan | Jul–Sep | Hokkaido harvest | ||||||||||||
| Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) | Japan | Year-round | Aged for umami depth |
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