Metanephrops japonicus
Metanephrops japonicus is a species of lobster found in Japanese waters, and a gourmet food in Japanese cuisine. It occurs from Chōshi, Chiba Prefecture to the east coast of Kyushu, where it lives at depths of. Adults grow to a total length of, and a carapace length of.
Image:Lobster served in Japan in creamy butter sauce.jpg|thumb|none|Metanephrops japonicus served in a creamy butter sauce