A little wonder, every day
Fugu and its chefs
1 / 2
AI-generated scientific pufferfish illustration, not a documentary image. Origin: OpenAI image generation, 2026-10-25.
Listen to fact0:00 / —
Pufferfish can be deadly if prepared incorrectly. In Japan, local authorities set requirements for people who handle fugu, and appropriate qualification is required for professional preparation. The official rules checked do not require a chef to taste their own dish as an exam.

