Ika is a type of seafood, specifically a type of squid or cuttlefish. It is commonly used in Japanese cuisine, particularly in sushi and sashimi dishes. There are over 400 types of ika throughout the worlds oceans, with over 100 species found in Japans waters alone. The famed Aori Ika is in season in the summer. Good ika has a wonderful sweetness that increases as the piece is chewed, and a fresh ocean aroma. IKA is also a company that offers a wide range of laboratory equipment for research and development.