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"If you want to enjoy tuna, this is the place to be." That's what I thought when I visited this restaurant and tried the various tuna nigiri from their fair. Currently, Sushiro is holding their first installment of the anniversary fair, called the "Number One Tuna Festival." To be honest, I didn't know about the fair until I entered the restaurant, but the illustration for the fair by the manga artist Daisuke Terasawa (known for works like "Mr. Ajikko," "Shota no Sushi," and "Kuitan") caught my eye and piqued my interest. Upon sitting down, I first ordered the "Comparison of Wild Bluefin Tuna and Wild Indian Tuna" (you can order using the touchscreen and the staff will bring it to your table). These wild bluefin tuna and wild Indian tuna were purchased from the long-established tuna wholesaler, Hachishu Suisan. The plate includes the red meat, medium fatty, and extra fatty cuts of both wild bluefin tuna and wild Indian tuna, and you can compare them for ¥980 (excluding tax), which I think is quite a deal for a limited time and quantity. I thoroughly enjoyed both, with the wild bluefin having a rich flavor and the Indian tuna having a delicate fatty texture. After trying the tuna, I ordered some unique items that you don't typically see in other sushi restaurants. The "Masterpiece Series" aims to change the conventional wisdom of conveyor belt sushi by offering unique sushi created by top chefs from various genres. Personally, I hadn't visited Sushiro in a while and didn't know about this series. The dishes ranged from taco rice-style sushi to those made with enoki mushrooms. These sushi dishes may receive mixed reviews, but they might appeal to younger generations and those who enjoy trying new things. I particularly enjoyed the red snapper with mullet roe nigiri from this series. I also tried the "Scallop Comparison" (raw, seared, and with strings) from the "Monthly Stamp of Approval," which allowed me to appreciate the subtle differences in texture and flavor. I especially liked the seared scallop. Lastly, I was surprised to find the "Laksa Mazesoba Spicy Coconut Curry" on the menu, a dry version of the spicy noodle dish "Laksa" commonly found in Singapore and Malaysia. While it's not uncommon to find udon, soba, or ramen at conveyor belt sushi restaurants these days, I was impressed by the ethnic noodle dish being offered for a limited time (I believe until the end of this month). The mazesoba version of Laksa, with cilantro, shrimp wontons, and cherry tomatoes, was quite flavorful (it's spicy, so be cautious if you don't like spicy food, especially for young children). It might be better to have this as a finishing dish, as it could make it hard to appreciate the delicate flavors of sushi afterwards. The "Comparison of Wild Bluefin Tuna and Wild Indian Tuna" that I tried is also available for takeout. Considering that, if you want to easily enjoy delicious tuna, be sure to visit your nearest Sushiro during the promotional period.