In search of tuna...
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Hello everyone! This is TAISHIRO☺︎ from the Ishigaki Island branch!
Well, today was my day off 
I heard that bluefin tuna was recently landed in Ishigaki Island...
I thought the annual "Tuna Month" was finally here, so I immediately went on a quest to find Ishigaki tuna 
Before that, I decided to go fishing for the first time in a while today, so I dropped a line at a nearby fishing port!
With simple float fishing...
I surprisingly enjoy the time spent just dropping a line without thinking about anything~ 
While daydreaming...
The float sank!!! And I hooked it firmly for a hit!!!
The pull is quite heavy... Could it be an unexpectedly big catch?!?!
This is what I reeled in!!!
It's a roughly 30 cm long black surgeonfish!!!
Is it a decent-sized catch??
I sometimes see them in the sea, but they are quite popular among anglers in Okinawa 
Apparently, they're quite delicious with a good amount of fat!
Today, I released it back without taking it home...
Maybe I'll take it home next time??
And so, on to the quest for tuna!!
I went to various fish markets, but I found out that it wasn't available yet...
Oh dear... Was it still too early in the season...? 
With a glimmer of hope, I tried one last store...
Bluefin tuna is hereeeeee!!!! 
Alright!! I'll take the freshest tuna!!!
Whoaaaaaaa!!
They all look so deliciousss....
Most of it was lean tuna, and there wasn't any medium-fatty or fatty tuna sashimi yet, but I'll wait patiently!
I successfully got some lean tuna!!
Since bluefin tuna is available around this time, please give it a try if you're visiting Ishigaki!
It's cheap and super delicious
Well, I guess I'll have a drink with this today!
That's all for today's blog
See you all tomorrow!!
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