Delicious But Deadly, Here’s Why Japanese Still Eat Fugu

A dish made from Fugu fish is one of the most popular extreme dishes in Japan. However, some parts of Fugu contain 30 poisons that can kill humans. Until now, there is no antidote for the poisons.

Also, the price is very expensive but why do the Japanese eat Fugu?

Has Its Own Value

For the Japanese, this poisonous Fugu fish has a high value and the delicious taste of the fish fillet makes it an exotic dish.

Chef Undertakes 10 Years of Fugu Fish Preparation Art Training

The Japanese dare to eat Fugu fish because the chef must undergo the training of preparing Fugu fish for seven to ten years.

Each fish must be one hundred percent free of toxins and most parts can be eaten except the gills, head, teeth, and cheeks. The skin surface of the Fugu fish must be scraped using special tools.

Strict License Control

Chefs need to take an extensive exam before they’re legally allowed to serve the fish. This rigorous regulation means that while the fish can be lethal, far more people die from eating oysters than fugu each year.

Japanese Culture


A famous Japanese poet Yosa No Buson, wrote a haiku (poem) about fugu fish:

I can’t see him tonight

I have to let him go

So I will eat fugu

The inhabitants of Japan have eaten fugu for centuries. Fugu bones have been found in several shell middens, called kaizuka, from the Jōmon period that dates back more than 2,300 years.

Sources: KCPinternational.com,

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

Zoom into Brilliance, HUAWEI Pura 80 Series Arrives in Malaysia with Unmatched Camera Power and Striking Design

HUAWEI Malaysia has officially unveiled its next-generation flagship lineup, the HUAWEI Pura 80 Series, setting a… Read More

11 hours ago

PayNet Joins MIT CSAIL’s FinTechAI Initiative as Sole Malaysian Member, Pioneering Ethical AI in Finance

Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet) has been named the sole Malaysian founding member of… Read More

11 hours ago

NakNak’s Bold Bulgogi Series: Big Flavours, Korean Vibes & A Side of Curly Fries

Homegrown quick service restaurant brand NakNak is turning up the flavour this season with the… Read More

1 day ago

Eco-Shop Ushers in Merdeka Spirit with Nationwide “Satu Senyuman, Seribu Makna” Campaign

Eco-Shop, Malaysia’s Leading Ultra Affordable Household Retailer, is calling on Malaysians to rediscover the beauty… Read More

1 day ago

Stephen Curry Takes Curry Camp Global, First Stop, Asia!

Stephen Curry is going global. For the first time ever, his iconic Curry Camp is… Read More

1 day ago

Charge Fast, Stay Cool, Live Free CUKTECH Celebrates Merdeka with Pocket-Sized Power Tools

Say hello to hassle-free charging, cool commutes, and gadgets that just work, anytime, anywhere. The… Read More

1 day ago

This website uses cookies.