Fugu was a staple in ancient Japan, but in the 18th century it became a delicacy, prized for its nutritional value. Kaji Honten, with a 67-year history, sources the highest-quality natural fugu year-round through its close relationships with specialty wholesalers in Japan's largest fugu wholesale market, located nearby in Yamaguchi. Enjoy unique dishes such as tender fugu sashimi and fuguchiri hot pot with a refined Hokkaido-kelp broth. Also try the rare dish, shirako-sashi, and deep-fried or grilled fugu.