Shogun Pizza’s March special mixes Toyama’s spring delicacy with a tropical twist
Spring in Toyama means one thing: glowing squid. Now someone’s putting them on pizza.
For March only, SHOGUN PIZZA is serving Hotaruika to Mango Pizza（ホタルイカとマンゴーのピザ）, a limited pie that pairs Toyama’s seasonal firefly squid with an unexpected partner—mango sauce.
Firefly squid, or hotaruika, are tiny deep-sea squid that surface in huge numbers in Toyama Bay each spring. Locals prize them for their plump bite and rich, almost buttery innards. They’re usually eaten simply—boiled, marinated, or tossed into pasta.
Here, they land on pizza.
The squid are topped with a bright mango sauce designed to cut through their deep umami. Sweet and tart against seafood shouldn’t work on paper. Occasionally, though, it absolutely does.
Firefly squid, or hotaruika, are tiny deep-sea squid that surface in huge numbers in Toyama Bay each spring. Locals prize them for their plump bite and rich, almost buttery innards. They’re usually eaten simply—boiled, marinated, or tossed into pasta.
Here, they land on pizza.
The squid are topped with a bright mango sauce designed to cut through their deep umami. Sweet and tart against seafood shouldn’t work on paper. Occasionally, though, it absolutely does.
The brand itself specializes in one-hand pizzas built on long-fermented dough that stays light and airy. Toppings tend to lean playful, mixing Japanese seasonal ingredients with house cheeses. A gluten-free crust—developed with chef Hikaru Nakanishi of PIZZERIA ICARO—is also available.
Spring squid, tropical fruit, pizza dough.
Toyama’s spring menu just got a little weirder—and honestly, that feels about right.
👉 For an authentic experience, enjoying firefly squid in Toyama is also highly recommended.
SHOGUN PIZZA Toyama
Address: 3-3-21 Sogawa, Toyama City, Toyama 930-0083, Japan (next to SHOGUN BURGER)
Access: 1 minute walk from Nakamachi Station (47 m)
Tel: +81-76-461-7082
Closed: Wednesdays
Hours: 11:00–22:00 (last order 21:30)
SHOGUN PIZZA Shibuya
Address: 1F Spain-zaka OK Building, 13-4 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan
Access: 9 minutes walk from JR Shibuya Station
Tel: +81-3-6416-1553
Closed: Irregular holidays during the New Year period
Hours: 11:00–23:00 (last order 22:00)
Website
https://shogunpizza.com
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Japanese article: YOMITIME.com
