Fresh Cut Alaska Pollock (Suketodara) for Sale at a Japanese Seafood Market - stock photo

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan - January 19, 2026: Several trays of fresh Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), known locally in Japan as Suketodara (助宗鱈), are displayed on a bed of crushed ice at a seafood market. The fish are prepared in "nabe-style" cuts, sliced into thick segments suitable for hot pots. Each green mesh tray contains various parts of the fish, including the head, body sections with their characteristic silvery-grey and mottled skin, and the highly prized roe or milt. A hand-written price tag prominently displays "599 yen" (647 yen including tax) and indicates the fish originates from Hokkaido (written as 北海道産). In the background, whole, uncut pollock are visible, showing their elongated bodies and large eyes typical of gadoid fish.