Daiki Suisan, a leading seafood company based in Osaka, is hosting its fifth live Bluefin tuna filleting show simultaneously at 48 of its locations on July 18, 2026. This exciting event celebrates their impressive sourcing ability by filleting 48 whole fresh Bluefin tunas in one day, surpassing 200 tunas filleted in total since the event’s inception.
Visitors to Japan during this period can enjoy a unique culinary and entertainment experience. The event offers exceptionally fresh, never-frozen Bluefin tuna, expertly filleted live by skilled craftsmen right before your eyes. This is a rare chance to savor premium sushi and sashimi made from freshly cut tuna, including rare parts like kama-toro (collar), head meat, and nakaochi (scraped meat), all at various Osaka-area stores.
About Daiki Suisan’s Live Bluefin Tuna Filleting Show
Daiki Suisan Co., headquartered in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, operates 48 stores including Daiki Suisan Kaitenzushi (29 locations), Maguro Park Sakai Main Store, Machi no Minato (16 locations), and other group outlets. Responding to overwhelming customer enthusiasm, the company has expanded this event, which started in March, to showcase their outstanding procurement capabilities by filleting 48 Bluefin tunas in a single day.
The live filleting is a spectacular performance where skilled artisans use a single knife to expertly break down a whole tuna in front of customers. The freshly cut tuna is immediately served as sushi and sashimi, ensuring the highest quality and freshness. The event also offers an entertaining atmosphere with lively calls from the chefs, making it enjoyable for all ages.
Highlights
- Simultaneous filleting of 48 fresh Bluefin tunas on July 18, 2026, across 48 Osaka-area stores.
- Over 200 Bluefin tunas filleted cumulatively since the event began.
- Fresh, never-frozen tuna delivered directly from the port, preserving rich flavor and firm texture.
- Rare tuna cuts available, including kama-toro, head meat, and nakaochi.
- Varied menu offerings including nigiri sushi and sashimi, with some items sold by weight.
- Event times differ by store; customers should check individual store schedules.
Menu and Event Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Daiki Suisan Live Bluefin Tuna Filleting Show |
| Menu / items | Fresh Bluefin Tuna Nigiri Sushi (akami, chutoro, otoro, kamatoro), Sashimi (3 kinds), Tuna Blocks sold by gram (otoro, chutoro, akami) |
| Location | 48 Daiki Suisan Group stores in Osaka and surrounding areas |
| Address | Sakai-ku, Sakai City, Osaka Osaka City, Osaka Kawanishi City, Hyogo Nara City, Nara |
| Period | July 18, 2026 (Sat) |
| Release date | July 4, 2026 |
| Price | Prices vary by item and store; nigiri sushi and sashimi available, some sold by gram; prices not specified |
