According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, the world population is expected to reach 9 billion by 2030, leading to a growing problem of food shortage. One of the ways to tackle food shortages related to population growth and global warming is to eat food from insects.
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In Vietnam or some country in South East Asia, are quite familiar with many dishes of insects. But, do you know that in Japan, the attractiveness of insect dishes is increasing.
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In terms of nutrition, insects have the same nutritional composition as beef and cattle. Depending on the species, insects can contain up to 80% protein, and are a source of fat, fiber, vitamins (especially vitamin B), micronutrients and minerals (such as iron and zinc).
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In this article, we would like to introduce some places in Japan that we can try some Japanese style insect dishes.
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Kome & Circus Takadanobaba 米 と サ ー カ ス 高田 馬 場 本店
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Address: 2-19-8 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: (+ 81) 03-5155-9317
Working hours: 17: 00-24: 00 (No regular holidays)
How to get there: 1 minute walk from the Waseda exit at Takadanobaba Station on the JR Yamanote Line, Tozai Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line)
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Chinjuu-ya 珍 獣 屋
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Address: 1-45 Nogecho Naka-ku Yokohama Kanagawa
Phone number: (+ 81) 045-260-6805 / 045-260-6805
Hours of operation (Monday – Friday & Sunday) 17: 00-21: 00 / (Saturday) 17: 00-23: 00
How to get there: About a 5-minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station and Hinodecho Station on Keikyu Line
Please note that customers with children under 12 years old are not allowed in the store.