Everyone knows that Japan is famous for fresh fish! Sushi and sashimi are enjoyed around the world and these foods are especially delicious when enjoyed in Japan! Less well known however is the old Japanese custom of grilling small freshwater fish on skewers over charcoal briquettes. Modern travelers in the Japanese countryside may sometimes spot large grills set up in front of country stores and restaurants where visitors can stop and grill their lunch of fish purchased from and prepared by the store proprietor. The fish are normally freshly caught (often from an aquarium set up inside the store) and are dressed and salted on the spot. Diners cook their own meal and then enjoy their delicious feast outdoors while taking in the country scenery and imaging the “good old days” of country living before Japan’s rapid economic rise.
The restaurant featured in this video is located near the Arakawa river which runs through the town of Nagatoro in Saitama prefecture. Our family was camping and exploring in this area during our summer vacation and we all enjoyed our visit to this unique and special Japanese-style restaurant
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