Japanese Cuisine - Sushi
Kakinoha Sushi
Kakinoha Sushi (柿の葉寿司, Kakinoha zushi) is a traditional dish that has been passed down through generations in Chizu Town, Tottori Prefecture. While Kakinoha Sushi is famous...
Steamed Sushi
Steamed Sushi (蒸し寿司, Mushizushi) is a beloved specialty of Matsue, made by steaming sushi rice topped with various ingredients to create a comforting, warm dish. The sushi r...
Kaku-zushi
Kaku-zushi (角ずし, kaku-zushi) is a traditional local dish from Ōda City in Shimane Prefecture, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. It is made using a small w...
Kabura-zushi
Kabura-zushi (かぶら寿し) is a type of fermented sushi made with salted turnips that are carefully sliced and stuffed with fish such as yellowtail (buri), then fermented slowly ...
Boze no Sugata Zushi
Boze no Sugata Zushi (ボウゼの姿寿司) is a specialty sushi from Tokushima Prefecture. The "boze" refers to a butterfish, known in Tokushima dialect as "ibo-dai." This white-fles...
Kabura-zushi
Kabura-zushi (かぶらずし, Kabura zushi) is a traditional fermented delicacy from Ishikawa Prefecture made by sandwiching salted turnips with salted yellowtail, then fermenting t...
Saba no Narezushi (Fermented Mackerel Sushi)
Saba no Narezushi (サバのなれ寿司, fermented mackerel sushi) is a signature dish of Wakayama and a unique type of fermented sushi made without vinegar. It has a distinctive arom...
Suzume Sushi
“Kodai Suzume Sushi (雀寿司)” is a traditional sushi from Wakayama Prefecture and one of its most iconic local delicacies. This sushi features small seabream (kodai, also cal...
Wasabi Sushi
Wasabi Sushi (わさび寿司) is a traditional dish from the Shimizu region, featuring sushi wrapped in fresh wasabi leaves cultivated in the pristine streams of the Arita River. ...
Sanma Sushi
Sanma Sushi (さんまずし, Sanma sushi) is a beloved traditional sushi that has been prepared in households for festivals and New Year celebrations for generations. Originating as...
Lettuce Roll
The Lettuce Roll (レタス巻き, Retasu maki) originated in 1966 at the renowned sushi restaurant "Ippei" in Miyazaki City. It was created by the founder, Shoji Muraoka, as a speci...
Sake Zushi
Sake Zushi (酒ずし, Sake zushi) is said to have originated during the Edo period when Shimazu Yoshihiro, the feudal lord of the time, hosted a cherry blossom party. After the fe...
Suko Sushi
Suko Sushi (須古寿司, Suko zushi) is a traditional box-style sushi from Suko, located in Shiroishi Town, Kishima District, Saga Prefecture. It features a base of vinegared ri...
Hitan Sushi
Hitan Sushi (ひたん寿し, Hitansushi) is a unique type of sushi made using local vegetables, pickles, and river fish from Hita. At the heart of this sushi is the original "Taka...
