“Mom, I found the secret items in the rice!” he said when he handed back his empty bento box. Chirashi sushi is not well-known overseas. Most people assume sushi means just “nigiri” and ...

Start by washing your hands, as you'll be handling food. First make your sushi rice by mixing in vinegar, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar. TOP TIP: The stickier the rice, the better so sushi ...

Once seated, you’ll find an extensive menu packed with delightful options, including bento boxes, sushi rolls ... protein and paired with white or fried rice and miso soup.

Starting on Jan. 27, the prices of onigiri rice balls at the stores will jump by up to 28 yen (18 cents), while the cost of bento lunch boxes and sushi will ... while a fried chicken bento will ...