Koban Sushi

Tanagura is a small inland town in Fukushima Prefecture with a big secret: one of the region’s top sushi restaurants calls it home. If you’re traveling up to the north of Japan, make sure to stop off here for a sushi dinner the way. If you do, you’ll be treated to nigiri folded and shaped with a delicacy that makes each piece reminiscent of flower buds. Some unconventional dishes are on offer too, such as Hokkaido oysters slow cooked in peanut oil, and abalone softly steamed for 4 hours. Although the location may be somewhat off the beaten track, those who make the trip here won’t be disappointed, with something to surprise even the most seasoned sushi connoisseur.