Learn how to make and prepare fresh sushi for
yourself in Japan.
Travelers going to Japan often
anticipate having real
sushi experiences as part of their trip activities. For some
it includes just eating sushi at restaurants, but for others
it is a great chance at having a hands-on sushi-making
experience. Even if you do not like sushi, it can be a
chance for a good story to tell back home.
Once you learn a little about sushi, making sushi is the
next step. It is convenient to learn how to make sushi on
your own. This is especially true for those who eat sushi
often and do not want to spend too much money going
out for a bite, or for those who simply want to use the
convenience of their own kitchen. Plus, you will also be
able to improve or widen your cooking knowledge and
Japanese culture. It is also good to keep in mind that
there are many types of sushi for many types of people;
whether you are a vegetarian, or simply do not eat fish,
there are different types of ingredients that will still allow
you to enjoy a good sushi dish.
If this is your first time learning about sushi, you should
know that most sushi is often made with shrimp (えび in
hiragana), tuna (まぐろ in hiragana), or salmon (しゃけ
in hiragana). However, there are also sushi types that are
made with no seafood or meat at all. Sushi is versatile
with its ingredients and designs, there are even some
that are round in shape. These type of ball-shaped sushi
are called “temari zushi” (てまりずしin hiragana, 手毬寿
司 in kanji), and they are usually designed with colorful
vegetables, fish, or even avocado. A common sushi type
is one that is rolled with seaweed paper, also called “nori”
(のり in hiragana). In most cases, any sushi that ends
with “-maki” will usually be a rolled sushi type because
“maki” usually means a “roll” of some sort. There is also
the “futomaki” (ふとまきin hiragana, or 太巻きin kanji).
This type of sushi roll is a generally wider than a regular
sushi roll, and it is usually accompanied with vegetables
like cucumber and carrots. It may also have crab and egg
in the sushi roll, or raw fish depending on your
preferences.
The experience of learning a few culture cuisines is worth
the try. It is especially encouraged if you are in Tokyo
where you are nearby one of the most famous seafood
establishments, the Tsukiji Fish Market. Having a sushi
chef to assist you with proper sushi-making techniques
can greatly maximize your experience in Japan.
Checking off this activity as part of your travel
experiences will likely be a plus to your adventures and
memories.
Note: For the Sushi-making
Experience, if you are vegetarian, on gluten-
free diets, have seafood allergy, or don't eat raw fish,
please contact us for other ingredient options.
Please see below for tours that
include Sushi-Making Experience:
