Bluefin tuna-cutting demonstration at Daiki Suisan

One of Kansai’s most popular seafood purveyors and restaurant operators, Daiki Suisan is hosting a special bluefin tuna-cutting demonstration at 45 of its outlets across the region. For one day only, each of these participating outlets will showcase the skills of its master chef, who will butcher and fillet bluefin tuna delivered directly from fishing ports. These fish are fresh and never frozen; this ensures that their unique texture and richm unctuous fat are well preserved.

Tuna-cutting showcases are not common, as they’re usually reserved for selected festivals and private events. For this one Saturday in June, however, you can witness the spectacle at multiple locations across Osaka, and watch in awe as the chefs break down massive bluefin tuna with mind-blowing precision with their immaculate knife skills while the crowds cheer them on.

After the massive tuna has been broken down into parts and carved into fillets, the fish will be served fresh as sashimi, sushi and other dishes. You’ll also get the chance to sample ultra-rare cuts such as kama-toro (fatty collar meat) and nakaochi (meat scraped from the backbone). However, do note that these food items are for purchase.

You can catch the bluefin tuna cutting demonstration at Daiki Suisan conveyor belt sushi restaurants in Dotonbori (12noon), Abeno Q’s Mall (12noon), Temmabashi (12noon), Namba Takashimaya (1pm and 6pm) and Namba City (1pm and 6pm), as well as the flagship Maguro Park seafood market and food court (11am) in Sakai, among others.