Sushi comes in many forms, from various maki rolls to nigiri and sashimi. In this article, we round up and explain over a ...

Onigiri, she says, has mass appeal because it’s simple to make, is gluten-free and is versatile. And other Japanese foods like ramen and sushi have found worldwide popularity, she notes.

One reason for the shortage is the ever-expanding influx of overseas visitors, many of them eager to eat not just sushi, but other increasingly popular rice-based dishes like onigiri rice balls ...