I Built My Own Sushi Tray at Karato Market and Ate It by the Kanmon Strait — A Complete Weekend Guide

Exterior view of Karato Market building in Shimonoseki under a clear blue sky after the rain stopped

Sitting on a concrete ledge with a plastic tray of hand-picked sushi, watching cargo ships drift through the Kanmon Strait while the Kyushu coastline shimmered across the water — that was the moment I understood why Karato Market in Shimonoseki keeps drawing people back. This is not a polished restaurant experience. It is a loud, … Read more