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Sushi is a type of Japanese cuisine that mainly combines vinegared rice with raw fish and seafood. The basic form of sushi consists of placing raw fish or seafood on top of vinegared rice and shaping it into hand-rolled or hand-rolled sushi.
Typical types of sushi include:
Neta-makizushi (makimono-zushi): sushi made by wrapping vinegared rice and ingredients in seaweed. Typical examples include tuna, salmon, crab sticks, cucumbers, and avocados. Sushi rolls are usually cut into bite-sized pieces.
Nigiri-zushi: Sushi made by hand-pressing vinegared rice and placing ingredients such as seafood, eggs, and shrimp on top. One piece of sushi uses one ingredient. Sushi chefs make full use of their skills to shape them into beautiful shapes.
Sashimi sushi: Sushi made by slicing fresh seafood into thin slices and serving it over vinegared rice. The seafood itself is the star, and the vinegared rice plays a supporting role.
Charimera Sushi (charimera sushi): Sushi made with Charimera fish. It is eaten especially in Nagasaki and Saga prefectures.
These are some examples of sushi, but there are many variations depending on the region and store. Sushi is widely loved as a flavorful and delicious dish that uses fresh seafood and seafood.
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Is there a difference depending on where you eat?
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Yes, there are differences in sushi styles and ingredients depending on where you eat. Here are some regional characteristics of sushi:
Tokyo (Edomae Sushi): Tokyo has a style known as Edomae sushi. Edomae sushi uses fresh seafood and is served in simple shapes. Seafood such as tuna, flounder, shrimp, and squid are often used, and rice (vinegared rice) is used sparingly to bring out the flavor of the fish.
Kyoto (boxed sushi): In Kyoto, there is a style called boxed sushi. Boxed sushi is a square wooden box with vinegared rice on top and topped with ingredients. It is characterized by being cut into bite-sized pieces, and you can see many colorful sushi made with seasonal ingredients.
Osaka (battera sushi): A style called battera sushi is common in Osaka. Battera sushi is made by packing the ingredients together with vinegared rice into a container and compressing it. It has a unique texture and taste in which vinegared rice and ingredients are integrated. The main ingredients are sea bream, sardines, and shrimp.
Hokkaido (Barazushi): Barazushi is popular in Hokkaido. Bara-zushi is a slice of fish placed on top of vinegared rice, and the sushi toppings are cut into large pieces. The area is rich in fresh seafood, so you can enjoy plenty of fresh seafood.
These are just a few examples, but there are differences in the selection of ingredients, cooking methods, and shapes depending on the region. While enjoying the characteristics of sushi in each region, it would be nice to try different styles of sushi.
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What about Okinawa and Kyushu?
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Sushi in Okinawa and Kyushu has its own characteristics different from those in other regions. Below are descriptions of sushi in Okinawa and Kyushu:
Okinawa (Chinsuko): In Okinawa, there is sushi called “Chinsuko”. Chinsuko is sushi with ingredients on top of vinegared rice, but it has a different feature from other regions. Ingredients include tamagoyaki, pork, omelet, crab sticks, and cucumber. In addition, chinsuko is cut into bite-sized pieces and is popular as a lunch box or as a souvenir.
Kyushu (Hakobera-zushi): In the Kyushu region, there is a unique type of sushi called “Hakobera-zushi”. Hakobera sushi is made by putting ingredients on top of vinegared rice and topping it with tamagoyaki. Common ingredients include salmon, sardines, shrimp, and eel. The combination of vinegared rice and tamagoyaki is good, and it is characterized by its mellow taste.
Sushi in Okinawa and Kyushu reflects the local specialties and culinary culture, and has a unique character that differs from sushi in other regions. When you visit, it would be a good idea to try sushi that is unique to the region.
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What about Sanin, Sanyo, and Shikoku?
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Sushi in the Sanin, Sanyo, and Shikoku regions has its own style that reflects the characteristics of each region. Below are descriptions of sushi in each region:
San’in Area: The San’in area faces the Sea of Japan and is rich in fresh seafood. Sushi in the San’in region allows you to fully enjoy the bounties of the sea. Sushi made with fresh seafood and seaweed is especially popular. Local specialties such as tuna, flounder, scallops, and sea urchin are commonly used as ingredients.
Sanyo area: The Sanyo area faces the Seto Inland Sea and is rich in fresh seafood and marine products. Sushi in the Sanyo region is characterized by a wide variety of sushi that makes use of the specialties of the Seto Inland Sea. For example, seafood such as horse mackerel, bonito, sea bream, and mackerel are often used. Oysters, clams, and nori from the Seto Inland Sea are also frequently used.
Shikoku Region: The Shikoku region is made up of the four prefectures of Shikoku (Kagawa, Tokushima, Ehime, and Kochi), and each prefecture of Shikoku has its own style of sushi.
Kagawa Prefecture: In Kagawa Prefecture, there is a style called Sanuki sushi. Sanuki sushi is made by placing ingredients on top of vinegared rice and wrapping seaweed on top. Served cut into bite size pieces.
Tokushima Prefecture: In Tokushima Prefecture, there is a style called Tokushima sushi. Tokushima sushi is made by placing sea bream fillet on top of vinegared rice and wrapping seaweed on top. In particular, Tokushima sushi using sea bream is famous.
Ehime Prefecture: In Ehime Prefecture, there is a style called Iyo sushi. Iyo-zushi is made by placing seafood and vegetables on top of vinegared rice and wrapping seaweed on top.
Kochi Prefecture: In Kochi Prefecture, there is a style called Kochi Sushi. Kochi sushi is made by placing seafood and vegetables on top of vinegared rice and wrapping seaweed on top. In particular, sushi made with seafood caught in Kochi Prefecture is popular.
Sushi in these regions has a unique style that makes use of the characteristics of the region’s climate and ingredients. Taste the sushi of each region and enjoy the taste unique to that region.
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What about Kinki and Hokuriku?
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I will explain sushi in the Kinki and Hokuriku regions.
Kinki Region: The Kinki region is located in central Japan and includes cities such as Osaka and Kyoto. In the Kinki region, a style of sushi influenced by Edomae sushi is common. A specific feature is that it uses highly fresh seafood and is served in a simple shape. In addition, Osaka’s popular “battera sushi” is also a sushi that is characteristic of the Kinki region.
Hokuriku Region: The Hokuriku region is located on the Sea of Japan side and consists of three prefectures: Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui. Sushi in the Hokuriku region is characterized by its use of fresh seafood. Seafood caught from rich fishing grounds such as Toyama Bay and Noto Peninsula is used, and high freshness and quality are required. Typical ingredients include firefly squid, crab, salmon, and white shrimp.
The Hokuriku region also has a unique sushi culture that is different from other regions. For example, in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, there is sushi called “noto sushi”. Noto-zushi is a style in which vinegared rice and ingredients are mixed and eaten, unlike regular sushi in which ingredients are placed on top of vinegared rice and seaweed is wrapped around it.
Sushi in the Kinki and Hokuriku regions reflects the specialties and culinary cultures of each region, and you can enjoy each individuality. Try sushi from each region and enjoy the deliciousness unique to the region.
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What about Chubu, Kanto, and Tohoku?
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The characteristics of sushi in the Chubu, Kanto, and Tohoku regions are described below:
Chubu Region: The Chubu region is located in central Japan and includes prefectures such as Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, and Nagano. In the Chubu region, a style of sushi influenced by Edomae sushi is common. It is characterized by using fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients, and served in simple shapes. In particular, temari sushi, known as Nagoya-meshi, is famous. Temari sushi is made by placing ingredients on vinegared rice, wrapping it by hand, and then wrapping it in seaweed.
Kanto Region: The Kanto region is located in the eastern part of Japan and includes prefectures such as Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama. In the Kanto region, the style of Edomae sushi is common, but there are many different styles of sushi. Edomae sushi, which is representative of Tokyo, uses very fresh seafood, and the sushi rice has a mild vinegar taste that brings out the flavor of the fish. In addition to Edomae sushi, sushi rolls and pressed sushi are also popular in Tokyo.
Tohoku region (continued): Tohoku region sushi uses toppings that make the most of the freshest seafood and regional specialties. For example, horse mackerel and saury are commonly used in Aomori Prefecture, scallops and saury in Iwate Prefecture, and oysters and saury in Miyagi Prefecture. In Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, sushi called zunda sushi is characteristic. Zunda sushi has a unique flavor that combines fresh seafood with zunda (green soybean paste).
These regional sushi reflect the local specialties and culinary culture, and you can enjoy the uniqueness of each region. When you visit, try sushi that is unique to the region and enjoy new flavors.