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Ask a Cicerone: What's the Best Beer for Sushi

Ask a what? A Certified Cicerone®—that is, a beer expert who has passed a particular certification exam administered by the Craft Beer Institute.

5 Key Sushi Accessories

Check out the key bits of kitchenware and what-not that every sushi connoisseur needs to have on hand.

Laser-Cut Seaweed Makes Beautiful Sushi

Wrap your sushi rolls in beautifully patterned, laser-cut nori!

Minimalist Sushi Shop is All About the Counter

Opened in June 2015, the small and intimate space at Tokyo's Yoshii is defined by a long, continuous reclaimed wooden counter that offers a truly minimal dining experience.

One-Touch Sushi Transformers!

Think Cybertron has it bad? In another distant system, the transforming Nigiri and Makare are battling to bring peace to planet Sushilias.

7 Steps to Kaitenzushi

Your guide for how to eat at a Japanese favorite: the cheap, revolving sushi restaurant.

The Story of Japanese Wasabi

The story of this simple yet exotic ingredient runs far back in time, and is complicated by the fact it's extremely difficult to grow.

The Inspring Tale of a NYC Sushi Chef

A talented Japanese sushi chef brings his passion to Manhattan.

More Sushi Suitcase Covers!

Well, this could be one way to either get a fair amount of attention from airport security. Or a laugh. Or both.

Interpretive Sushi Dance from Norway

You've never seen fish move like this!

The World's Tiniest Sushi Rolls

Watching the making of tiny sushi will alleviate stress and make you ache at the cuteness!

The Big Mac Maki

Can a Big Mac hamburger be pressed into a sushi roll?

Learn How To Make Tiger Sushi!

Watch and learn how to make one of the most complicated but awesome themed sushi rolls!

Discovering Sushi on the Odakyu

The unforgettable feeling of walking into an unfamiliar, unknown shop to discover the best sushi you’ve had in your life.

Watch American Kids Try Sushi!

American kids are given popular Japanese nigiri sushi for the first time, resulting in hilariously entertaining reactions!

A Vegetarian Sushi Restaurant in Tokyo!

This shop isn't completely meat-free, but you can make sure that your order is!

Mouth-Watering Fruit Sushi!

Don't feel like fish? Want something fruity and sweet instead? Amaze yourself with this eye-popping recipe!

Change Your Twitter Heart to Sushi!

Don't want to see hearts on Twitter? Why not try sushi instead!

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Do you sometimes dream of food? You probably don't dream about it like Jiro.

Hide the Wasabi—It's the Sushi Police!

Kicking nigiri and taking no shoyu, the Sushi Police are coming to Japan in 2016.

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