The wildly popular fish-filleting YouTuber “Kimagure Cook” (Kaneko)—whose channel boasts more than 14 million subscribers—will open a fresh-fish shop and casual seafood eatery near Rinku-Tokoname Station in Tokoname City this summer.
As the editor of this site and a long-time fan since Kaneko’s studio days near Toyohama Fish Market, I couldn’t be more excited. Sabaite iku! (Let’s get filleting!) I still vividly recall watching him slice up shima-aji right before my eyes and even letting us taste the fish heart—an unforgettable thrill.
This new venue is being billed as an interactive “seafood theme park,” combining retail, dining, and hands-on experiences. Below is a consolidated look at everything known so far, from the menu concept and interior design to opening date, access, and planned events.
Table of Contents
- Planned Menu & Food Offerings
- Uo Ichiban (Grand Opening Details)
- Getting There (Station & Parking)
1. Planned Menu & Food Offerings
While the full menu has yet to be published, the facility will feature:
- Fresh-fish retail counter – Buy whole fish or filleted cuts.
- Eat-in seafood corner – Choose your fish at the counter and have it cooked on the spot.
- Local sourcing – Expect catches from Chita-Peninsula coastal waters plus select items from Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture (home region of Kimagure Cook’s management company).
The concept emphasizes a “real-time, pick-and-eat” experience where guests watch their chosen fish prepared just minutes before it hits the plate.
2. Uo Ichiban (Grand Opening Details)
- Grand-opening window: Mid-August 2025 (exact date TBA; no separate pre-opening announced as of July 31).
- Operating style (based on job listings):
- Fish retail counter: 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Dining area: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Emphasis on lunch service; likely to close by early evening.
- Regular day off: Wednesdays (6-day operating week).
- Official hours and holidays remain subject to final confirmation.
3. Getting There (Station & Parking)
- Nearest station: Meitetsu Airport Line – Rinku-Tokoname Station (~4-minute walk).
- By air: Just one stop before Chūbu Centrair International Airport, making it a convenient side trip for travelers.
- By car: Multiple large parking lots in the immediate area; staff recruitment ads indicate car & motorbike commuting allowed with mileage reimbursement.
The proximity to AEON Mall Tokoname and other attractions should further boost foot traffic. With Kaneko’s substantial overseas fan base, the project may evolve into a new tourist draw—potentially putting Tokoname on the global seafood map.
Looking Ahead
If all goes well, this “seafood theme-park cafeteria” could replicate the tourism ripple effect seen in popular YouTuber-linked spots elsewhere in Japan, turning the Rinku-Tokoname area into a must-visit destination for both domestic and international visitors. Stay tuned for official announcements on the exact launch date and full menu reveal.