Sustainable Seafood
What Is
Sustainable Seafood?
Our Commitment to Sustainable Seafood
Sustainable seafood represents our dedication to protecting the ocean’s rich ecosystems, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy its bounty. We prioritize sourcing products that are produced with careful consideration for environmental, social, and economic impact.
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Environmental Responsibility
Ensuring that marine resources are managed sustainably and that our precious ecosystems remain healthy and resilient.
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Social Responsibility
Protecting the human rights of everyone involved in fishing and processing, while ensuring a safe, fair, and equitable working environment.
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Economic Responsibility
Ensuring that everyone across the supply chain—including fishermen, distributors, and processors—can achieve fair profitability and build sustainable, long-term businesses.
True sustainability in the seafood industry is only achieved when all of these elements—environmental, social, and economic—are held in perfect balance.
The Importance of Sustainability:
Why Maruhira Kawamura Suisan is Taking Action?
The Future of Our Oceans: A Legacy for Generations
Today, global marine resources face a critical turning point. With more than one third of the world's fisheries overexploited and less than 10% showing a surplus, the impact of IUU (Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated) fishing is devastating ecosystems and threatening the livelihoods of local fishing communities.
At Maruhira Kawamura Suisan, we are driven by a singular, powerful vision: to preserve the abundance of Hakodate’s waters for our children and grandchildren. To achieve this, we actively champion sustainable seafood initiatives. By taking the lead in purchasing premium quality, fresh fish at fair prices and delivering them to chefs and clients who recognize their true worth, we believe we can protect the lives of our fishermen and ensure the ocean’s vitality for the future.
From the bountiful seas of Hakodate to the tables of tomorrow. Guided by our sustainable procurement policy and walking hand in hand with our local community, we are committed to passing down a thriving ocean to the next generation.
Outline
Company info
| Company Name | Maruhira Kawamura Suisan Co., Ltd. |
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| President | Junya Kawamura |
| Address | 15-10 Otemachi, Hakodate, Hokkaido 040-0037, Japan |
| Telephone | +81-138-22-8880 |
| info@maruhira-kawamura.net |
Our History
| 1991 | Sep | Established operations alongside the opening of the Hakodate Mihara Commercial Cooperative (F-Road). |
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| 1993 | Jun | Company renamed Maruhira Kawamura Fresh Fish. |
| 2003 | May | Expanded wholesale operations and initiated nationwide distribution of Hakodate-sourced seafood. |
| 2005 | Mar | Relocated headquarters to Otemachi, Hakodate. |
| 2009 | Nov | Renamed Maruhira Kawamura Suisan and relocated to current headquarters. |
| 2012 | Nov | Featured on Fuji TV’s Iron Chef as a master seafood expert for Pacific Cod. |
| 2013 | Jun | Honored by the French Embassy in Japan as a master of fresh seafood. |
| 2016 | Sep | Presented wild Ezo Abalone from Hakodate as a formal offering to His Majesty the Emperor. |
| Nov | Invited as a master seafood expert to the Relais & Châteaux World Congress. | |
| 2017 | Oct | Featured by NHK World on Alain Ducasse’s Delicious Japan, showcasing the quality of Hakodate-caught Pacific Cod. |
| Nov | Selected to provide Toi Yellowtail and wild Ezo Abalone for the official dinner during Ivanka Trump’s visit to Japan. | |
| 2020 | Sep | Served as an official sponsor for a Michelin-starred charity gala dinner at Aman Tokyo in support of Lebanon. |
| 2024 | May | Achieved U.S. HACCP certification for our seafood processing facilities. |
Products
A premium selection of Hokkaido seafood, including Bluefin Tuna, Pacific Cod, Cod Milt (Shirako), Scallops, Whelk, Monkfish, Sea Urchin, Wild Ezo Abalone, King Crab, Botan Shrimp, Sockeye Salmon, and house-made Salmon Roe.