October 4th Is Japanese Anchovy (Iwashi) Day! Sake and Iwashi Are a Great Match!

What Is Iwashi Day?

什么是鳀鱼日？

Japanese anchovy day was established in 1985 by the Panel on Effective Utilization of Large Catch Fish in Osaka.

大阪大型渔获物有效利用委员会于1985年设立日本鳀鱼日。

The date is based on the wordplay of Chinese characters for "i (1) wa (0) shi (4)". The aim is to promote sardines, which are cheap, tasty and rich in nutrients, as well as to foster a love and nurturing of the rich oceans and a better understanding of the effective use of fisheries resources. The conference was organised by Osaka Prefecture, which has one of the largest sardine catches in the country in the Osaka Bay area, and brought together academic experts and people involved in the fish industry, processing and distribution.

这个日期是根据汉字“一(1)二(0)十(4)”的文字游戏而来的。其目的是推广廉价、美味和营养丰富的鳀鱼，培养人们对海洋的热爱，加深对渔业资源的了解，提高对海洋资源的有效利用。会议由大阪府组织，聚集了渔业、加工和销售领域的学术专家和人士。大阪府位于大阪湾地区，是日本鳀鱼捕获量最大的地区之一。

Canned Japanese Anchovies and Sake Are a Great Match!

鳀鱼罐头和清酒是绝佳的搭配!

Sake pairs well with a variety of foods and cuisine, but seafood is especially popular and well-known sake pairing. There is a harmonious relationship between sake and seafood, with various components complementing and enhancing each other. The amino acids in sake and the umami components of fish combine when consumed together, resulting in enhanced umami and deeper flavours.

清酒可以与各种食物和菜肴搭配，但海鲜是最受欢迎和著名的清酒搭配。清酒和海鲜之间的关系很和谐，各种成分相互补充，相互促进。清酒中的氨基酸和鱼的鲜味成分在一起食用时结合在一起，从而产生更强烈的鲜味和更深的味道。

There are only a few elements in sake that react negatively with seafood. Sulfur dioxide and iron react with fish fat, causing a fishy taste and smell. Due to the low percentage of these elements in sake, the unfavorable characteristics of seafood are not emphasized.

清酒中只有少数元素会与海鲜产生负面反应。二氧化硫和铁与鱼脂肪发生反应，产生鱼腥味和气味。由于清酒中这些元素的含量很低，所以清酒与海鲜特别搭配。

So how about trying canned Japanese anchovies with sake? Kizakura Onigoroshi Junmai is recommended for pairing with seafood - it is clean, fruity and dry junmai premium sake.

那么来试一下鳀鱼罐头配清酒怎么样? 推荐紀伊桜鬼殺純米清酒与海鲜搭配，它是一款干净，果香和干爽的纯米高级清酒。