Kampachi Greater Amberjack Sashimi Aquaculture
Japan — kampachi aquaculture developed Okinawa and Kagoshima; wild from Pacific waters
Kampachi (カンパチ, greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili) is the leaner, more delicately flavored cousin of hamachi/buri — the same genus but distinct species with lower fat content, cleaner, more nuanced flavor. At sushi counters, kampachi is positioned between hirame (very lean) and hamachi (fatty) — medium fat with extraordinary flavor clarity. Japanese aquaculture has developed premium kampachi farming in Kagoshima and Okinawa; the warm southern waters allow year-round production. Wild kampachi (from deep Pacific waters) is leaner and even more delicate. Kampachi is increasingly used in Western high-end sushi and crudo preparations for its clean profile.