I discovered a delicious fish in Japan I had never had before.
The first time I came across it, I only knew of it as the “Red Fish” at Ezo Seafoods in Hirafu, Niseko. We had it delicious steamed in soy sauce and it was so delicious.
Only recently did I realize that the wasabi (わさび) I had all my life was a lie. Most wasabi served in restaurants are not from the wasabi plant, but simulated wasabi made from mustard and horseradish. You can see this by looking at the main ingredients of popular “wasabi” products.