The Art of Ike Jime: Preserving Fish Freshness, Quality, and Ethical Fishing Practices

The Ike Jime harvest method is an ancient Japanese technique of killing and bleeding fish at the time of capture. Unlike traditional methods that involve catching fish and allowing them to die slowly over time, Ike Jime ensures instantaneous death by inserting a spike into the fish's brain as it is landed. This swift and humane process not only preserves the quality of the flesh but also reduces stress on the fish, resulting in ultra-clean and sashimi-grade product.