Unseen Japan iconUnseen JapanSep 23, 2026

Shake (鮭) vs. Salmon (サーモン): How Norwegian Salmon Became a Sushi Staple in Japan

Curious why there are two names for salmon in Japanese? There's an interesting historical (and scientific!) reason behind that.

Shake (鮭) vs. Salmon (サーモン): How Norwegian Salmon Became a Sushi Staple in Japan

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