Sizzle into spring: yakiniku "opening" day!

The fourth Saturday of March annually marks the unofficial start of the spring grilling season. It is called Yakiniku Opening Day 焼肉開きの日 in Japan. Yakiniku is a Japanese style of grilling bite‑sized pieces of meat and vegetables over a tabletop grill, creating a lively, shared dining experience. 

As graduation, job changes, and new school terms approach, this time of year naturally brings people together. Yakiniku is a popular option for a family or group of friends to enjoy a sense of connection and / or celebrate a special occasion. It's a lot of fun too, especially if it is not a style of cooking you have in your home country.

"Yakiniku Opening Day" is the ideal day to experiment too: try different marinades, compare dipping sauces, or add colorful vegetables and seafood to the grill!