Supply Chain Transparency: A Brief Flight Delay
How does Sashimi DC ship fish from Japan to Washington DC?
Fish is processed ikejime-style in Kyushu, Japan, vacuum-packed, and flown via Fukuoka → Haneda → IAD — arriving in Washington DC approximately 24–48 hours from Miyazaki. Each piece is sealed with a TTI (Time-Temperature Indicator). The cold chain is occasionally disrupted by flight delays, which Sashimi DC communicates transparently in weekly updates.
Sourcing the world's finest seafood from Kyushu, Japan requires a flawless cold-chain logistics network. Occasionally, global air traffic throws us a curveball. Due to an unexpected flight delay, our fresh fish shipment arrived one day late this week.
We take our sashimi-grade standards very seriously. Our team thoroughly inspected the shipment upon arrival and we are happy to report that the cold chain was perfectly maintained and the quality remains absolutely pristine. Thank you for your patience.
Market Alert: The Global Uni Situation
Japan is currently experiencing a difficult trifecta of natural events: unusually high ocean temperatures, a severe typhoon, and an earthquake. These conditions have severely disrupted the coastal diving operations.
- Pricing & Availability: The market price for Uni is expected to be elevated for a while due to scarcity
- We have a very limited number of small boxes currently in stock — reservation through our online shop is highly recommended
- Pre-Orders Only: In the coming weeks, we will only be importing large, auction-grade boxes of Uni upon pre-order until the market stabilizes
Event: Little Chefs in the Kitchen — Kids Sushi Making Class
This coming Sunday, we are handing over the kitchen to the next generation of sushi masters. We are hosting a Kids Sushi Making Class, where little chefs will learn the fun, hands-on basics of rolling their own delicious sushi.
Store Hours Notice: Because of this special event, our normal retail shop operations will open slightly later at around 2:00 PM this Sunday. Plan your pickups accordingly.