10 Fun facts about Sushi

10 Fun facts about Sushi

  1. Did you know that the word "sushi" actually means "sour-tasting" in Japanese?
  2. Sushi dates back to the 2nd century A.D. and was originally a way to preserve fish.
  3. The longest sushi roll ever made measured over 2,500 feet long!
  4. Some sushi chefs believe that the rice is the most important part of sushi, even more important than the fish.
  5. In Japan, there is a sushi restaurant that uses conveyor belts to serve sushi to customers. It's called a "kaiten-zushi" restaurant.
  6. Sushi is so popular in Japan that they have a national holiday dedicated to it called "Sushi Day."
  7. If you're feeling adventurous, you can try "fugu" sushi, which is made from the poisonous pufferfish.
  8. The most expensive sushi ever sold was a $1.76 million bluefin tuna in Japan.
  9. There's a type of sushi called "chirashi-zushi" that translates to "scattered sushi," where the ingredients are scattered on top of a bowl of rice.
  10. Sushi is so healthy that some people call it "brain food" because it's high in omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for your brain.
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