what is sakana
Sakana (è´) or shukÅ (éè´) is a Japanese term referring to food eaten as an accompaniment to alcohol. Sakana may also be referred to as otsumami; this term usually applies to smaller dishes.Because fish, especially dried fish, was a popular choice for these dishes, over the years the term sakana also came to mean fish.n Japan, when alcohol is consumed, it is customary that the drinks are always accompanied with some sort of foodstuff. The term sakana traditionally refer to food served to accompany sake. These are usually quite salty and served in relatively small portions.