Aichi's tiger puffer is in a pinch !? The true identity of the "natural enemy" is ... "Sabafugu" belonging to the same puffer family Local fisherman "Abnormal" Aichi / Minamichita Town

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Aichi Prefecture is one of the leading producers of natural'boke's in Japan. The season is coming, but there are concerns about the impact on catches due to the emergence of “natural enemies”.

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A restaurant selling local seafood in Nagoya city. "After all, it's puffer fish at this time of year. It's full of puffer fish from October to March." You can enjoy the unique winter taste of this season, such as "Tessa", which is pre-prepared, and "Tetchiri," a puffer hot pot with condensed umami.

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From November 22nd, the number of people for dinner will be lifted in Aichi Prefecture, and I think it will be a tailwind for the expansion of blowfish consumption. "The real intention is that fishing does not go as expected. It hurts for fishermen because the tools are also damaged." (Chairman Masahiko Suzuki, Aichi Prefecture Fugu Rope Association)

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A fisherman who says, "Fishing doesn't go well." What is the cause? Katana Fishing Port in Minamichita Town, Aichi Prefecture. Fresh seafood caught in Mikawa Bay, Ise Bay, Atsumi Peninsula, etc. is landed every day. Among them, the winter taste "Takifugu" is in season at this time of year. Last year, 34 tons were landed and the catch was the third highest in the country. It is said that in the coming season when the temperature drops, the body will become tighter and the umami will increase.

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However, it is said that "a certain fish" interferes with the fishing of tiger puffer fish. The "natural enemy" is "Sabafugu", which belongs to the same puffers family. It has no pattern like tiger puffer on its body and is characterized by its color resembling mackerel.

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If you look closely at Sabahugu, you will find sharp teeth in your mouth. "When you stretch the longline, the tiger puffer eats. The branches on it are caught." (Fishers) "Longline fishing" is used when fishing the tiger puffer. It is a fishing method in which a lot of fishing hooks are attached to a long rope to catch tiger puffer fish, but it is said that Sabahugu has been damaged one after another by tearing off the thread to which the fishing hooks are connected.

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When I asked the boat to guide me and actually show me the thread used for longline fishing ... "This is a longline. I'll cut this thread." (Fishers) "Isn't it pretty hard?" (Reporter) "It's hard. Even scissors can't cut it once." (Fishers) Sturdy with sharp teeth. Sabafugu that also bites the thread.

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