かに八 ロゴマーク

Our Story & Philosophy

01.

From the Sumo Ring to the Kitchen

When I was in junior high school, I joined a professional sumo stable. My ring name, “Kochomon,” was taken from a beautiful scenic spot here in my hometown of Echizen. The daily training was grueling and harsh, but it made me strong as a young man.

Thanks to the support and encouragement of so many people, I was able to wrestle until I was satisfied. More than anything, what truly made me happy was seeing the smiles of the people who enjoyed watching me fight in the ring.

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笑顔でカニを運ぶ女将
02.

Hospitality & The Pursuit of Flavor

After retiring, I returned home with a strong wish: “I want as many people as possible to enjoy Echizen’s delicious seafood.” I devoted myself to cooking at our family business, Ryokan Kohachi. Later, wanting everyone to be able to enjoy truly delicious crab more casually, I opened Kanihachi, an Echizen crab specialty restaurant.

“What is the most delicious way to eat Echizen crab?” — my endless pursuit of that question led to our steamed crab (mushi-gani), served nowhere else in Echizen. I cook with all my heart, hoping you will enjoy the concentrated flavor of the crab.

生け簀でカニを選ぶ店主
新鮮な四季の魚介
03.

Selected by My Own Eyes

The Echizen coast is a rich sea where delicious seafood is caught all year round. Outside crab season, I go out fishing on my own boat. My motto is to take fresh seafood, kept swimming in our large live tank until just before cooking, and serve it in the best possible way while it is at its most delicious.

Because we work with nature, a rare ingredient we had the day before may not be available. But I promise you a truly delicious experience on the day you visit.

Please come and visit us on the Echizen coast in Fukui Prefecture,
and taste the dishes I am proud of. We look forward to welcoming you.

かに八 店主 坂下輝夫
Owner of Kanihachi / Former sumo wrestler Teruo Sakashita
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