Sushi Otaku Quick Bites and Insights

The Cultural Sexism Inherent in Professional Sushi Making The sushi industry is one dominated by men and always has been, and there is nowhere where this is more apparent than the birthplace of modern sushi, Japan. In the past I published an article on "Washoku," a...

The Favorite Pickled Rhizome For Sushi Eating sushi is an artful experience, with different tastes and textures in harmonious balance. Along with wasabi, ginger (gari) is ever present with your order. Some may not like it, but for those who do it serves both a...

Illegal Fishing by Some Countries is Devastating our Oceans and Economies We have previously reported that tuna populations are not nearly as robust as they were 30 years ago, as the true cost of illegal fishing is starting to become more apparent. While some fishing...