Noda

We understand that this is a deeply important ethical issue for you, and we genuinely respect your perspective. While our own views are shaped by a different cultural and environmental context—one in which conservation, population management, and long-standing food traditions often coexist—we fully recognize that these values are not universally shared and may raise strong ethical concerns from an international perspective. We also acknowledge that this context does not make your feelings any less valid. In certain regions of Japan, green sea turtle has been part of a long-standing culinary tradition, and we believe it is meaningful to present and communicate the cultural background and significance of such traditions through cuisine. Our restaurant places great importance on preserving and sharing traditional Japanese food culture, and we regard these traditions as culturally significant. At the same time, your feedback has reminded us—very meaningfully—of the importance of how these dishes are presented. While we only use products that are sourced and distributed within legally regulated frameworks, including strict controls on harvesting numbers and seasons, we deeply regret that we did not communicate this context clearly enough, nor did we provide you with an adequate opportunity to make an informed choice. Your message has given us a great deal to reflect on. Moving forward, we will carefully reconsider how we present and serve such dishes, including offering clearer explanations and menu options that allow our guests to choose according to their comfort. Thank you again for sharing your perspective with us.