A sushi dynasty grows: Jiro, Masuda and now ... Wakon
Wakon is the first offshoot in Tokyo of Sushi Masuda, whose chef, Rei Masuda, trained for nine years under legendary sushi master Jiro Ono — the eponymous star of that documentary.
Japan's plan to increase catch of bluefin tuna in 2020 rejected by fisheries commission
Due to opposition from the United States, the Pacific fisheries commission decided Friday to forego an increase in fishing quotas next year for bluefin tuna that had been requested by Japan. Japan sought a 20 percent expansion of its 4,882-ton large bluefin tuna quota and ...
'Sushi Master': Nothing fishy about this masterful account
Sushi master Nick Sakagami presents a beautifully photographed, levelheaded guide to sushi culture and cuisine. Recipes included.
Sushi Shin by Miyakawa: High-end sushi at altitude
When it comes to sushi, Tokyo is spoiled for choice. Whether traditional or contemporary, high-end, local or no-frills market counter, few enjoy a more rarefied setting or more envious vista than Sushi Shin by Miyakawa, up on the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, ...
Imitation uni? Vegan 'sea urchin' from Japan may soon hit sushi counters
The meat-free movement is finding its way into strange and exotic dishes. The latest example: imitation uni. Usually, the orange innards of sea urchins served in sushi restaurants are harvested from spiky creatures that live on seabeds. The delicacy requires much labor to collect and ...
Japan's leading conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro debuts in Hong Kong
Leading Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro has debuted in Hong Kong as part of its global expansion, tapping big data analysis in an effort to meet fast-moving consumer demand. The first Hong Kong outlet opened at the Nathan Square commercial complex in the busy shopping ...
U.S. unit of Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Sushi makes Nasdaq debut
Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain Kura Sushi Inc.'s U.S. unit made a firm debut Thursday on the Nasdaq market, its shares ending above $19 after rising from its initial public offering price of $14. The parent company said Kura Sushi USA Inc. aims to expand ...
Sushi M: Shaking up the world of sushi through sake pairings
Ever since he was a young chef in his early 20s, Michimasa Nakamura has wanted to shake things up in the world of sushi. Although he cherished its craftsmanship and traditions, he felt constrained by the field's conservative way of thinking, especially in Japan, where ...
Colorful, portable and easy to make: Inarizushi is the best picnic food
Inarizushi "sushi in a bean bag," is an ideal hanami (flower viewing) picnic food since the sweet-salty bags (skins) of fried tofu (abura-age) help ensure the sushi rice fillings taste great for at least a few hours.
Japan sushi chain worker uploads video of fish's journey from trash can to cutting board in Osaka
The operator of one of Japan's largest sushi restaurant chains said Wednesday that video footage recently uploaded to the internet showed one of its part-time kitchen workers throwing sliced fish into a trash can and then returning it to a cutting board at an ...
In a Tokyo neighborhood's last sushi restaurant, a sense of loss
"I'll have a draft," says Yasuo Fujinuma, heaving himself down at the sushi counter. He pulls a pack of cigarettes from a frayed pocket of his sweater. From the corner of the restaurant, a small TV hums the noon weather forecast. He never drinks ...
With the busy year-end trading period underway at the new Toyosu wholesale food market in Tokyo, intermediary wholesalers are calling for the general public to be allowed entry to directly buy fish. Unlike in the former Tsukiji market, only fish retailers and other professionals have ...
