Japanese food culture has become widely known, and Japanese sushi is now popular all over the world.
Why is sushi so popular? Also, in what form is it popular?
Here we will introduce you to the sushi situation overseas and sushi-related goods recommended for people overseas.
Why sushi is popular around the world
Nowadays, Japanese sushi can be found all over the world.
There are four reasons why sushi has spread around the world。
Sushi is a healthy food that is good for your health
Japan’s characteristics of health and longevity are attracting attention from all over the world.
The secret to good health and longevity lies in the Japanese culture of “Japanese food,” and it is believed that sushi, the representative food of Japanese cuisine, has spread to all parts of the world because it is considered healthy.
Sushi ingredients can now be procured from outside Japan.
Takesushi, which has stores overseas, does not purchase sushi ingredients from Japan, but from nearby countries.
・Soy sauce……Holland
・Sushi vinegar…UK
・Gari (ginger)…China
・Japanese pepper……American
・Toro, sea bass…Mediterranean
・Salmon roe, surf clams, etc…Canada
・Sea urchin…Norway
As mentioned above, it is now possible to purchase ingredients from closer and lower-cost sources without having to import them from Japan.
Inexpensive rice for sushi has become popular around the world.
It was in America that sushi became popular in the world.
In the 1960s, California had many immigrants from Japan, and as a result of their efforts, California rice was born and began to be used in sushi.
Currently, Japanese rice is also grown in Italy and Spain.
4．Popularization of sushi robots
Popularization of sushi robots
A sushi chef was needed to make sushi.
However, with the development of sushi robots, it is now possible to make sushi without a sushi chef and at a low price.
It can be said that this is a big reason why sushi has become popular all over the world.
Also, many foreigners fall in love with the conveyor belt sushi system where they can see and choose what they want to eat, and in addition to regular sushi found in Japan, there are also many restaurants that serve customized seafood dishes.
Why not try Japanese sushi “SUSHI” as a souvenir?
When traveling abroad, if you are unsure about what to buy as a souvenir for your friends there, why not choose sushi?
Even though we simply call it “sushi”, there are many variations of it.
Sushi goods include samples, straps, and candy.
How about some sushi candy? If the item is being sold as a souvenir to a foreign country, there will be an English instruction manual, which should be a good communication tool.
Of course, the quality of the product is high and we are sure that you will be pleased with it!
Nowadays, Japanese restaurants are often found in overseas travel destinations.
It is said that Japanese cuisine has had such an impact on the world.
Since it is a culture that Japan is proud of, why not choose it as a souvenir?
After giving the gift, it might be fun to have a hand-rolled sushi party together.
