Autumn Cravings: Premium Pacific Saury Remain Elusive this Year

Early sanma on sale for ¥100,000 per kilo at Toyosu on July 16. (© Jiji)

This year’s saury lack characteristic plumpness. (Photo courtesy of author)

Stocks of larger frozen sanma, ideal for salt-grilling, are running low. (© Pixta)

An arched back is a sign of a good quality fish. (Photo courtesy of the author)

Grilling saury at the 2018 Meguro Sanma Festival. (© Pixta)