# Tuna Dissection Toys This Sushi-Making Kit Teaches Children How to Slice Raw Fish By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushimaking References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2013/04/22/sushi-tuna-model-teaches-kids-how-to-dissect-maguro/) & [hobbystock.jp](http://www.hobbystock.jp/sp/maguro/) Straight from the heart of Japan's Tsukiji Fish Market, a hardcore area where fresh fish is carved up on the daily, Kazuyoshi Watanabe collaborated with Hobby Stock to create the Maguro [sushi-making toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniverse-make-it-mini-from-scratch). A silver tuna fish model with 10 separate components can be assembled onto the accompanying stand in order to be kept as a prize on display. [Toy swords, chopping blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-nismo-precision-sushi-knife) and more are included as well so children can dissect the toy tuna with the ease and grace of a professional sushi maker. Great as a gift for sushi-lovers as well as aspiring chefs, the realistic Maguro sushi-making model kit is an educational toy that teaches people about how to slice and dice fresh fish for consumption. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Educational Toy Trends:** Creating realistic model kits that teach children about specific professions and skills, such as sushi-making. - **Culinary Education Trends:** Developing toys and kits that educate children about different culinary techniques and practices. - **Hands-on Learning Trends:** Providing interactive and tactile experiences for children to learn and explore different subjects. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to create educational and realistic model kits that teach specific skills and professions. - **Culinary Industry:** Opportunity for the culinary industry to create educational tools and resources for children to learn about different culinary techniques. - **Education Industry:** Opportunity for the education industry to incorporate hands-on learning experiences into their curriculum to enhance engagement and understanding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Body Discovery Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-squishy-human-body.md) - [At-Home Omakase Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart.md) - [Cultivated Bluefin Tuna Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toro-sashimi.md) - [Sushi Boat Blocked Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funamori-platter-set.md) - [Fish Lover Snacking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinned-fish.md) - [Digital Magnetic Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tenki-spliced-magnetic-attraction-toy.md) - [Plant-Based Tuna Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/current-tuna.md) - [Child-Friendly Tuna Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonnino-yellowfin-tuna.md) - [Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-feeder-tray.md)