Condom prank in Tokyo continues ‘sushi terrorism’ trend in Japan

A 16-year-old boy in Tokyo has been referred to prosecutors after allegedly posting a photo of an unwrapped condom placed in the plate colle...

Seattle sushi chain’s fortune turns to woe after influencer’s review vid sparks ‘worm’ claims

Popular sushi chain FOB Sushi Bar has temporarily closed its Seattle and Bellevue locations after a viral review by influencer Keith Lee spa...

Gen Z wants more Japanese, Korean options in delis and bakeries: report

Gen Z consumers are increasingly seeking global flavors, particularly Japanese, Korean and street food options in delis and bakeries. Chicag...

Most Japanese diners prefer conveyor belt sushi restaurants, survey reveals

The 2024 Revolving Sushi Consumer Survey in Japan reveals that over 70% of participants prefer dining at conveyor belt sushi restaurants. Da...

Viral video claims Costco salmon is safe to eat raw — but is it really?

A TikTok video featuring a user eating raw Costco salmon like sashimi raised concerns among netizens about the safety of consuming non-sushi...

$230 omakase experience to launch at famed Flintstone House

Stoneage Omakase (Japanese for “I’ll leave it to you”), a pop-up restaurant located at the iconic Flintstone House in Hillsborou...

The 5 best sushi spots in the US in 2024, according to Yelp

Yelp has unveiled its list of top 100 sushi spots in the U.S. for 2024. The crowd-sourced business review website explained in its post that...

TikTok users worry over bill for woman’s Tokyo sushi restaurant visit

A TikTok user who visited a highly rated sushi restaurant in Tokyo that does not display prices on its menu caused concerns among viewers af...

Man shares wife’s heartbreaking final words after fatal sushi meal

A Montana woman expressed suffering pain and uncertainty days before she died from eating uncooked mushrooms in a sushi roll.  Key points: ...

SpaceX to build $14M rec center, sushi restaurant in South Texas

SpaceX is expanding its amenities in South Texas, with plans to build a sushi restaurant and a recreation center in Brownsville.  Key points...

Acclaimed Tokyo sushi chef to make US debut with $1,000 omakase experience in NYC

Legendary Tokyo sushi chef Hidefumi Namba is coming to New York City next month to host a special omakase dinner experience with a door char...

Players eat endless sushi to save the world in new Switch game ‘Sushi Soul Universe’

Tokyo-based video game publisher and developer Kusoisite has announced the release of “Sushi Soul Universe” for Nintendo Switch. Key points:...

Costco’s fresh sushi bars heading to more US stores

Freshly made sushi is headed to more Costco locations across the U.S. after a wildly successful test run at a Seattle-area warehouse. Key po...

Michelin-starred sushi restaurant in NYC criticized for offering smaller portions to women

Sushi Noz, a two-star Michelin restaurant in New York City, has gone viral after a negative review on TikTok criticized it for offering smal...

NYC sushi restaurant owner accuses Wegmans of stealing his concept and trade secrets

A New York City sushi restaurant owner has filed a lawsuit against Wegmans, accusing the grocery giant of stealing his restaurant concept an...

Climate change is causing fish to shrink: Japanese study

A new study reveals that fish in the western North Pacific Ocean are getting smaller due to climate change-driven shifts in their food suppl...

A sushi council was just formed in the US

A trade group representing the seafood industry in the U.S. has launched a collaborative effort to raise quality and safety standards in the...

Why Japanese cuisine is ‘less spicy’ than others in Asia

Japanese food is often considered “less spicy” than other Asian cuisines, and this could be explained by the country’s cul...

Watch: NYC restaurant serves sushi injected with cannabis oil

A TikTok user recently shared her experience trying cannabis oil-infused sushi from New York omakase restaurant Sushi by Bou. What she’s say...

Beloved Colorado sushi spot to close after 35 years amid owner’s battle with breast cancer

After 35 years of business in Arvada, Colorado, a beloved family sushi restaurant is set to close its doors this weekend. Personal and finan...

Bluefin tuna fetches nearly $800,000 at Tokyo New Year auction

A giant bluefin tuna fetched a record 114.24 million yen ($789,000) at a New Year’s auction in Tokyo on Friday. About the tuna: Weighing 238...

$10,000 members-only sushi restaurant set to open in Miami

Miami is set to host a $10,000 members-only sushi restaurant, Ura, featuring renowned Tokyo-based chef Hidefumi Namba.  Making a deal: Namba...

Kimchi is world’s most confusing dish, pho among most mispronounced: study

A recent study identified the world’s most confusing and mispronounced dishes.  About the study: The study by Remitly, a U.S.-based fi...

Korean cuisine ranks as cheapest cuisine to cook at home: UK study

A new U.K. report finds that Korean cuisine is the “most cost-effective” cuisine to cook at home on average for a single person or a family ...

Tri-State area’s first conveyor belt sushi restaurant opens in Cincinnati: report

A Japanese restaurant that opened for business in Cincinnati last month is reportedly offering a different kind of dining experience to resi...

This grocery chain is now the US’ biggest sushi seller

 “When customers think of sushi, we want them to think of Kroger,” said Stuart Aitken, chief merchant and marketing officer at Kroger ...

Sushi surpasses classic sandwich as UK’s lunch of choice, according to grocery chain

Sushi has become the U.K.’s fastest growing lunchtime treat, surpassing the classic sandwich, according to the country’s leading groce...

The world’s most expensive sushi is now over $2K, according to Guinness World Records

The world’s most expensive sushi, which costs over $2,000, can now be found in Japan, according to Guinness World Records (GWR). Key details...

Japanese sushi chain drops $480,000 suit against 17-year-old over licking prank

The operator of Japanese sushi restaurant chain Sushiro has reportedly dropped its lawsuit against a high school student who contaminated fo...

‘What’s worse than stupid?’: Sushi chef forced to blowtorch fish after couple were surprised it was raw

A sushi chef was reportedly forced to sear sashimi after a pair of customers returned their fish to be cooked. Smiles fade fast: A worker at...

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto on his new cooking competition show and how sushi isn’t just Japanese

Chef Masaharu Morimoto, known as one of the original Iron Chefs, takes on the role of judge and mentor in his new sushi competition show ...

Japanese sushi chain sues teen for $480,000 for licking soy sauce bottle

A restaurant chain in Japan is suing a high school student for 67 million yen (approximately $480,000) for contaminating conveyor belt sushi...

Kanye West serves sushi on nude woman at 46th birthday party

Kanye West is receiving online backlash for having sushi served on naked women at his 46th birthday party. An old tradition: Nyotaimori, or ...

Chef Masaharu Morimoto launches first-ever sushi competition show

The first trailer for chef Masaharu Morimoto’s sushi competition show “Morimoto’s Sushi Master” has dropped. Best known as...

TikToker reveals how she hides leftovers at all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in viral video

A TikTok video of a diner at an all-you-can-eat restaurant has gone viral for revealing the sneaky ways she hides leftover sushi.  The TikTo...

The grain of life: How rice is cooked in 6 different Asian countries

As a staple food throughout much of Asia, rice holds significant historical and cultural worth. Language in particular can reveal valuable i...