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Quick answer: Sushi is any dish made with vinegared rice, with or without raw fish. Sashimi is thinly sliced raw fish or seafood served without rice. Nigiri is a type of sushi: a hand-pressed mound of rice topped with a slice of fish. So nigiri is sushi, but sashimi isn't. Are you new to sushi? If you are, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the amount of new sushi-related Japanese terms and words. But not to worry – everyone starts somewhere! Let’s start with three of the most b

Sushi may well be Japan's best-known and best-loved food import globally, but very popular in Japan yet underrated elsewhere is tofu! Of course, tofu is not solely a Japanese food and is found in most Asian cuisines, but it is a very versatile and essential ingredient in households and restaurants in Japan. Tofu is popular year-round, but is thought to be the best in the winter months as the soybean harvesting season comes to an end. As it is made primarily from soybeans, tof