Japanese Traditions

Unagi is a beloved Japanese eel dish connected to rice, summer customs, Lake Hamana, resource concerns, and the future of complete aquaculture.

Rice is ordinary in Japan, but it connects supermarkets, family farms, varieties, breeding, sake, recent shortages, and everyday meals.

Inari sushi is a familiar everyday sushi in Japan made with vinegared rice wrapped in sweet fried tofu. It contains no raw fish and is often found in bento boxes, supermarkets, airports, and travel meals.