Kingdom of Raw Tuna: Japanese Fishing Village Nachikatsuura

Shizuka wraps up her trip in Wakayama by sampling one of the prefecture's most well-known foods- freshly caught tuna! The town of Nachikatsuura in Wakayama prefecture is famous for its active fishing industry, bring in tons of fresh tuna every day. Shizuka ventures to find the tastiest tuna in town, and tries a variety of dishes featuring this versatile fish.

Along the way, Shizuka visits the beautiful Nachi Falls, the largest tallest waterfall in Japan with an uninterrupted drop of 133 meters. She also gets a chance to see an expert at work, slicing up a massive, freshly caught tuna. Fresh sashimi, fried, or served on a pizza- this fish never fails to please!

This adventure through Wakayama has been a feast for the eyes, soul, and stomach! We hope you’ve enjoyed the Wakayama series and look forward to more adventures around Japan.

FEATURED FOODS:
Mochi mochi maguro rice bowl
Tuna sashimi
Tuna cutlets set meal
Tuna salad
Tuna pizza
Tangerine beer

LOCATION

Nigiwai Ichiba Market 勝浦漁港にぎわい市場
7 Chome-12 Tsukiji, Nachikatsuura, Higashimuro District, Wakayama 649-5335
〒649-5335 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町築地７丁目１２

Kinoshita Suisanbutsu 木下水産物(株) 生まぐろセルフ直売所
〒649-5335 Wakayama, Higashimuro District, Nachikatsuura, Tsukiji, 8 Chome−６−5
〒649-5335 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町築地８丁目６−5

Bodai
〒649-5335 Wakayama, Higashimuro District, Nachikatsuura, Tsukiji, 5 Chome−１−3
〒649-5335 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町築地５丁目１−3

Kitchen nicori
〒649-5335 Wakayama, Higashimuro District, Nachikatsuura, Tsukiji, 5 Chome−２−33
〒649-5335 和歌山県東牟婁郡那智勝浦町築地５丁目２−33

TIMELINE
0:00 Intro
1:00 Tuna Market
3:05 Mochi mochi Tuna Rice Bowl
5:05 Tuna Cutting Show
6:50 Tuna Self-checkout Store
8:30 Tuna Sashimi
10:10 Tuna Cutlet
13:05 Nachi Falls
16:30 Tuna Pizza

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[JapanbyFood]

Which tuna dish would you like to try? Let us know :)

[spx]

Shizuka is like the sun, she always manage to brighten up your day

[snbd]

The Nachi Falls just looked fantastic in the back drop during the intro shizuka.

[alvin_adiwira]

Of all the countries I've visited before, Japan was my most memorable holiday destination ever. Can't wait to go back to Japan again! My sister had been to Japan 2 times and she said it's still not enough. All my friends said that I need to visit Japan at least 4 times in my lifetime. Minimum once for every season 😅 There's always something new and extraordinary to experience in every places for every seasons.

[WhiskeyThieves]

I love the honesty of Japanese people you would never find that anywhere else around the world 🇯🇵

[samurai_junjiro]

I've never been to Nachikatsuura, but this video makes me want to go😊

[BoyAditya]

Perfect timing. I love seeing Shizuka eating yummy Japanese cuisine while I'm eating my breakfast. Must be nice eating that mochi tuna bowl 🤤🤤🤤

[alvinkoeswanto]

Tuna and beer. Sounds like a very good combination. Also, that self service store is exceptional.

[annunakian]

Looks so good & healthy too. So jealous rn.

[keluk]

So cute to see the kitchen folks taking a peek during the shooting of the tuna cutlets section. 😻😻

[queenmamabear]

Beautiful loved the pizza guy, He's 🥰💜🥰💜🥰💜

[xxCablexx]

happy to see more of that lovely walk through the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage route, I'd love to grab any of those tuna treats as well as that local craft beer

[tvr]

Nice intro music and pictures to go with it!

[jesseblue]

when you are so tired after a 12 hours odd shifts.. nothing feels so good watching the wonderful foods and scenery of beautiful Japan and of course the beautiful and cheerful Shizuka 😘

[calnative]

What a beautiful location. Shizuka you did another fantastic job describing the area and its cuisine. 🍣🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🍣

[prezsama]

Shizuka is so charming 😍😍😍 food looks divine, such a chill town ❤️

[geoh]

seriously under rated channel. Total babe shows you around for the epic eats of nippon what more could you want!

[KeithTKO]

Wow. Tuna isn’t the first thing that pops into my head when I hear wakayama but it looked great also fresh never frozen makes difference I’m sure.

[SOAR-OF-AVEM]

Having a Tuna Pizza that the children can enjoy is really interesting. That corn is interesting plus having the tuna on it. If the Mayo was Kewpie, then I think people would really enjoy it making a favorite Japanese delicacy. Good job 👍

[gilghost]

super got craving for tuna just by watching this.... =)