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Sushi is a popular choice for many, but due to its complexity, many prefer to leave its preparation to professional chefs or skilled street food vendors. Besides the intricate recipe, the paramount concern remains ensuring its safety for...

Tokyo has more sushi restaurants per square kilometer than any other city in the world. The range is extraordinary — from standing sushi bars where you eat for ¥500 a piece, to omakase counters where a single meal costs ¥80,000 and reser...

Have you ever heard about Kokera Sushi in Kochi, Japan? It's like a special sushi party happening right there. Japan has tons of sushi, but this sushi is really unique. It's not just regular sushi – it's got a story, a tradition, and a...

Generally speaking, Japanese food that combines shari (sushi rice) and toppings (mainly seafood) is called sushi. In addition to fresh seafood, it is not uncommon for ingredients such as meat, vegetables, and eggs to be used as toppings....

It goes without saying that Japan is a major consumer of tuna. Approximately 2 million tons of tuna are caught worldwide each year, and in fact, approximately 1/4 of that are Japanese. Maguro is highly regarded for its flavor, texture, a...

Most visitors imagine sushi as a slice of fish on hand-shaped rice. In Osaka, however, sushi often comes as colorful rectangles pressed in a wooden mold. Sweet vinegared rice, simmered eel, shrimp, omelet and cured fish sit together in n...

Gunkan sushi, a popular and distinct sushi style in Japan, embodies simplicity and traditional elegance. Originating from the vibrant streets of Tokyo, this sushi variant is cherished for its unique presentation and delightful flavors. S...

 When autumn comes, a lot of autumn ingredients will be on the market. It's everyone's favorite season not only because of the cool weather but also because of good food. Speaking of seasonal food of autumn, what is the first t...

Iwakuni sushi is one of those dishes that rewrites your expectations of sushi. The first thing you notice is the scale. This isn't a single piece balanced on vinegared rice. It arrives as a thick, square slice from a large pressed block,...

Introduction Picture this: a delectable piece of sushi sits in front of you. Delicious fresh mackerel, cured and marinated to bring out the natural sweetness of the fish, sits on top of a bed of neatly moulded vinegared rice. Scattered o...