Hassun Apr 2026

: Traditionally, the course is served on an 8-sun (roughly 24 cm or 9.4 inches) square wooden tray, often made of unfinished cedar or paulownia.

: In modern kaiseki , it is usually the second course, following the sakizuke (starter), and is intentionally designed to pair with sake. Typical Ingredients While they vary by season, a Hassun platter might include: Seafood : Shrimp, abalone, sea urchin, or sweetfish ( ayu ). Hassun

The term "Hassun" literally translates to "eight sun ," referring to a traditional Japanese unit of measurement where one sun is approximately 3 centimeters. : Traditionally, the course is served on an