Japanese Culture– category –
The customs, aesthetics and ideas behind how Japan eats — context that makes every sushi meal richer.
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The History of Nigiri: From Edo Street Stalls to the World
Nigiri began as a generous snack at Edo street stalls. Trace two centuries of curing, refrigeration, prized toro, the California roll and salmon's return. -
Matcha After Sushi: What a Tea Room Adds to Omakase
Closing an omakase with matcha in a tea room changes the ending. How agari differs from matcha, why changing rooms creates ma, plus September sweets. -
Ending a Sushi Meal in the Tea Room: Ma and Yoin
After the last piece of sushi, a few quiet minutes in the tea room with matcha and a seasonal sweet: how ma and yoin shape the end of a meal. -
Real or Processed Wasabi: What You Taste at a Tokyo Counter
Is the wasabi at a Tokyo sushi counter real or processed? How to read labels, why sharkskin graters matter, plus why chefs tuck wasabi inside each piece.
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