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Crown Prince Haakon Gains Insight into Norwegian Seafood in Japan

Crown Prince Haakon Gains Insight into Norwegian Seafood in Japan

Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB

During his visit to Tokyo, Crown Prince Haakon saw the journey Norwegian seafood takes from sea to plate, from the bustling Toyosu fish market to Japanese food culture.

Norwegian seafood has been a fixture on Japanese dinner tables for several decades. Japan is Norway's most important market for mackerel, and Norwegian salmon has long held a natural place in sushi and sashimi around the world.

During his visit to Tokyo, Crown Prince Haakon gained insight into the journey seafood takes from sea to plate, from the bustling Toyosu fish market to Japanese food culture at its best.

Crown Prince Haakon at the Toyosu fish market Crown Prince Haakon was given a tour of the bustling Toyosu fish market in Tokyo. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB Crown Prince Haakon with a Norwegian salmon at the fish market The Crown Prince saw Norwegian salmon at the market. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB A Norwegian salmon fillet on display at the market A fillet of Norwegian salmon on display during the visit. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB Crown Prince Haakon at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo The Crown Prince also experienced Japanese food culture at a sushi restaurant in Tokyo. Photo: Heiko Junge / NTB

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