Ask Takuya: A Weekly Seafood Learning Series – Why You Don’t See Certain Japanese Seafood in Canada
Sun, Jan 11
|North Vancouver
Special seafood bowl is included！ At TSUKIJI KITCHEN, we’re hosting an ongoing series where we make seafood easier — and more enjoyable — to understand. Have you ever wondered why some seafood commonly found in Japan is rarely seen in Canada?
Time & Location
Jan 11, 2026, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
North Vancouver, 228 Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G1, Canada
About the event
Special seafood bowl is included!
In this session of Ask Takuya, we explore the key differences between Japanese and Canadian seafood distribution systems — from trade regulations and import rules to handling practices and market structures. This talk will also touch on international trade, logistics, and how these factors shape what ends up on store shelves and restaurant menus. This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the seafood world, helping you better understand availability, quality, and the reality behind global seafood supply.
Takuya Hikita is the owner and chef of TSUKIJI KITCHEN and one of Vancouver’s most trusted seafood professionals. A former auctioneer at Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market, he brings rare firsthand expertise in selecting and handling top-quality seafood.
Since 2018, Takuya has been running Tsukiji Fish Market Inc. in North Vancouver, supplying seafood to the local community for over seven years. At Ask Takuya, he shares practical knowledge, behind-the-scenes stories, and answers your…