emointhekitchen “Fujiwara no Asahira (917 – 974)had problems with obesity and asked his doctor how to lose weight. He was told to eat pickled rice in water in summer and boiled rice in winter. So he ate pickled watermelon and sweet sushi as a side dish, but in the end, he did not lose weight, because he ate too much.” Konjaku Monogatarishū Heian period (794–1185) Konjaku Monogatarishū, Volume 28, Episode 23 Uji Shūi Monogatari, Episode 94 (Volume 7, Episode 3) In China, the character for “sushi” dates back to the 3rd to 5th century BC. However, historical records show that sushi was not popular in ancient China and was considered…

emointhekitchen Sushi preparation includes unlimited creativity and a sense of pure aesthetics. Japanese culture is largely based on appreciating the beauty of transience. The sakura blooms only briefly. The sushi pleases the eye, and then we open our mouth and it is gone. Sushi originated as casual food served at food stalls in the Edo era. Chefs would brush soy sauce on top of the sushi they made and place them in front of customers. The customers would quickly eat it with their hands, then drink some tea, wipe their hands on the curtain, and depart the food stall. From ordinary street food, it has gradually become a form of…