Regional and fish-control burgers

Part environmental, part fashion, the idea of eating local specialties has a strong following in Japan. The push to create something new sometimes leads to some unusual combinations as an article earlier this year from J-Cast Product Watch explained, highlighting some non-traditional hamburgers, like this crab burger from Hokkaido and this egg and onion burger from the Hyogo region.

Now there is a new twist: take the invading creatures that are causing trouble for the native species and their local habitat, such as the North American Blue Gill and Black Bass that are responsible for the diminishing population of local fish in Lake Biwa, and make them into burgers or other popular food items.

Manufacturers are putting an ecological spin on these food items, tapping into the current eco-boom and bringing the controversial subject of species population control to the table. Fortunately for the consumers who have to swallow this message, the offending fish are pretty yummy!