Where does the fish come from? How was it caught?

It's made by a family business, Tenpaku, in small batches from what I understand. By small I mean not on a factory scale. It is made completely by hand, the old fashioned way, a process which takes several months. Mr Tenpaku is well aware of decreasing fish stocks and uses a type of tuna that is not endangered. They only process a few hundred at a time. The fish is caught in Indonesia or Papua New Guinea. Not Japan because of the radiation spill. They sound like a pretty ethical business.

how long is the shelf life unopened?

As the bonito is dried and sealed, it can be stored for a long time (cool and dark area). The recommendation is about 12 months.

Has anyone had success shaving this without a Katsuobushi Kezuriki?

I have been using a "Stanley 12-101 Small Trimming Plane" (which is available on Amazon). It may not be perfect, but it works for me. The shavings, however, are smallish...but that does not seem to affect the outcome, since the dashi is strained (perhaps someone else can comment on this).

Is this skipjack tuna or bonito?

It is made of skipjack tuna called KATSUO in Japanese.

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TENPAKU Traditionally Fermented & Smoked Whole Honkarebushi Katsuobushi Block Full of Umami from Japan, 7.05oz

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Brand
NIHON ICHIBAN
Flavor
Bonito flake
Item Form
Chunk
Number of Items
1
Package Information
Pouch

🔥Traditionally smoked for deep flavor

🧂Highest umami concentration in honkarebushi

🇯🇵Authentic artisanal Japanese craftsmanship

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🍣 Elevate your kitchen with Japan’s umami secret weapon!

PURE NATURAL - Additive-free, GMO-free, and free from artificial colors or flavors—clean eating at its finest.
UNMATCHED UMAMI POWER - Experience the richest, most intense flavor from traditionally fermented skipjack tuna.
FRESHLY SHAVED PERFECTION - Shave your own bonito flakes for superior freshness and gourmet quality every time.
CHEF TRUSTED ARTISANAL CRAFT - Handcrafted by a family-owned Japanese producer revered by top chefs worldwide.
VERSATILE CULINARY ESSENTIAL - Elevate miso soups, dashi stocks, and rice bowls with authentic Japanese umami.

TENPAKU’s 7.05oz Honkarebushi Katsuobushi block is a traditionally fermented, smoked, and sun-dried skipjack tuna product from Japan, delivering the highest umami intensity. Perfect for freshly shaving premium bonito flakes, it enhances Japanese dishes like miso soup and dashi with authentic flavor. Made by a family-owned artisanal producer, it’s additive-free, GMO-free, and trusted by top chefs for unmatched quality.

Specifications

ASIN	B00A3KSHUM
ASIN	B00A3KSHUM
Allergen Information	Fish
Best Sellers Rank	#89,145 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ( See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food ) #16 in Bonito Flakes
Brand Name	NIHON ICHIBAN
Container Type	Pouch
Cuisine	Japanese
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (87)
Diet Type	Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Flavor	Bonito flake
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Form	Chunk
Item Package Weight	0.24 Kilograms
Item Volume	7 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	228 Grams
Manufacturer	Tenpaku Katsuobushi
Manufacturer	Tenpaku Katsuobushi
Number of Items	1
Number of Pieces	1
Package Size Name	7 Ounce
Product Dimensions	11.02 x 1.38 x 3.94 inches; 8.04 ounces
Region of Origin	Asia
Size	7 Ounce (Pack of 1)
Specialty	Additive Free, GMO Free, No Artificial Colors, No Artificial Flavors, No MSG
Unit Count	7 Ounce
Units	7 Ounce

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