🐟 Sakura Ebi no Kakiage (Sakura Shrimp Tempura)

All sakura shrimp caught in Japan come from the Suruga Bay of Shizuoka prefecture. Sakura shrimp live in schools at sea depths of 400 to 600 meters. Their spawning season is between June to August, and during this period, fishing is prohibited to protect natural resources. Fishing in the spring takes place from mid-March to early June, and fishing in the autumn takes place between the end of October to the end of December. When catching sakura shrimp, only those floating on the surface of the ocean at night are caught. "Sakura ebi no kakiage" (=sakura shrimp tempura) is a local dish that is eaten throughout Shizuoka prefecture and is made at home or served at local restaurants.