FISHING REGULATION

Country: JP
Jurisdiction: 日本 (Japan)
Authority: Fisheries Agency of Japan (水産庁, Suisan-chō)

Species: japanese-amberjack
Common Names: Buri
Hamachi
Inada
ブリ
ハマチ

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 40.0 cm (15.7 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 5 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 
  Close Dates: 
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Buri (Seriola quinqueradiata) is the iconic Japanese yellowtail. Wild fish under 40 cm should be released as juveniles ("inada"). Adult buri >80 cm is the prized winter target. Most prefectures suggest 5/day soft cap.

Source: https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/yusyutu/recreation/
Last Verified: 2026-04-29