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“Women Shouldn’t Make Sushi”: Ex-HKT48 Idol Runs Sushi Counter Despite Blowback
Former HKT48 idol Tomonaga Mio has traded the stage for sushi, but her new career has sparked criticism over gender and professional…
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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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The World Gives Japan’s Konbini Five Stars. Why Japan Only Gives Them Three
Why konbini are especially low rated plus the highest-rated chain in Japan (it's not who you think).
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The World Loves Japanese Food. So Why Does Japanese Bento Get Kids Bullied Abroad?
A Japanese mother in Canada took to social media after her daughter started bringing her homemade bento home untouched, too afraid to…
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I Ate Edo-style Sushi for Less than $10 at a Japanese Train Station
Want to eat sushi like they ate it during the time of the shogun? A shop in Shinjuku Station is offering this…
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Edomae Sushi: A Classic Take on a Modern Dish
Sushi is popular around the world. But if you're not down with eating fish totally raw, Edomae sushi offers an alternative.
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Konbini Sushi: Japan’s New Favorite Tourist Delicacy?
Convenience stores in Japan didn't always sell sushi. Today, the dish is a top draw, not just for residents, but for travelers…
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The Most Popular Sushi Ingredients: How Japanese & Foreign Tastes Differ
How does Japan like its sushi? Here are the most popular ingredients for the dish - and how its consumption differs abroad.