Japanese Cuisine - Sushi

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Sushi Making Class in Tokyo

Tokyo's close proximity to the sea meant fresh seafood could be harvested and used in early sushi rolls. This is how "Edomae sushi" was born. In Tokyo today, learn how to make traditional sushi rolls in a variety of styles.

Kyoto
Tango Barazushi
Kyoto Sushi

Tango Barazushi

Tango barazushi is closely connected to the local landscape and way of life. Its development was shaped by the natural environment of the Tango Peninsula and the lives of its re...

Mie
Tekone Sushi
Mie Sushi

Tekone Sushi

A local specialty of Ise-Shima, this scattered sushi has long been enjoyed by fishermen and others. Red-fleshed fish such as bonito or tuna is marinated in a soy-based sauce, th...

Gifu
Hoba-zushi
Gifu Sushi

Hoba-zushi

Hoba-zushi is a local specialty of Gifu made by wrapping vinegared rice in magnolia leaves. The leaves are said to have antibacterial properties, and because they let people eat...

Saitama
Saba Sushi
Saitama Sushi

Saba Sushi

Saba sushi, a local dish of Saitama Prefecture, brings together the rich aroma of lightly seared mackerel and vinegared rice. As pressed sushi and whole-fish sushi traditions th...

Tokyo
Shima-zushi
Tokyo Sushi

Shima-zushi

Shima-zushi uses fish caught around the island, such as mahi-mahi, Japanese butterfish, alfonsino, striped jack, amberjack, and bonito. The fish is marinated in soy sauce, and t...

Tokyo
Edomae Sushi
Tokyo Sushi

Edomae Sushi

Edomae sushi refers to nigiri and nori rolls made with fresh seafood caught in Tokyo Bay. Sushi chefs prepare it. Edomae sushi restaurants also have their own distinctive sushi ...

Fukui
Oboro Kombu Saba Sushi
Fukui Sushi

Oboro Kombu Saba Sushi

Thick slices of fresh local mackerel are cured in a house-blended vinegar and served over vinegared rice with fragrant sesame and sweet pickled ginger. The sushi is wrapped in H...

Toyama
Kakinoha-zushi
Toyama Sushi

Kakinoha-zushi

Kakinoha-zushi is a beloved local dish of Toyama. A slice of mackerel is placed on gently cooked sushi rice, and each piece is carefully wrapped by hand in a persimmon leaf. Lig...

Toyama
Masu-zushi
Toyama Sushi

Masu-zushi

Masu-zushi is a local dish of Toyama Prefecture, also well known as a station bento. It is a type of pressed sushi made with salted, seasoned trout. Thin slices of pink cherry s...

Nagano
Shinshu Salmon
Nagano Sushi

Shinshu Salmon

Shinshu Salmon is a new salmonid variety bred by crossing rainbow trout and brown trout, combining the strengths of both. Its energy that would otherwise go toward spawning is r...