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Shake (鮭) vs. Salmon (サーモン): How Norwegian Salmon Became a Sushi Staple in Japan
Curious why there are two names for salmon in Japanese? There's an interesting historical (and scientific!) reason behind that.
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When Eating Kaiten Sushi, Don’t Make This Fatal Mistake
It's easy to breach etiquette when traveling. But even 1 in 10 Japanese people say they've made this error at revolving (kaiten)…
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Japan’s Most Popular Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants Among Foreign Residents
It may be under fire in Japan but conveyor belt sushi is still a popular way to grab a quick bite without…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Sushi Chain Demands Kid Pay Up for “Sushi Terrorism” Stunt
In the wake of a wave of "sushi terrorism" earlier this year, conveyor belt chain Sushiro is suing a high school-age kid…
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As “Sushi Terrorism” Grips Japan, Some Say Ditch the Conveyor
Will bio-terrorism kill conveyor belt sushi in Japan? At least one chain says it's moving on after a series of high-profile hygiene…
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Wasabi Terrorism?! Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain Sues Customer for “Prank”
A conveyer belt sushi chain says they're filing a police complaint against a customer for a viral sushi wasabi attack.
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Video: Sayonara, Conveyor Belt Sushi?
Many of you have heard about or eaten at a revolving conveyer-belt sushi - or kaiten-zushi - restaurant. What most people don't…
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Why Revolving Conveyor Belt Sushi is Fading in Japan
Conveyor belt sushi has long been a huge hit - not just in Japan, but around the world. So why are more…