China closed off Japanese seafood imports after Japan’s new leader declared strong support for Taiwan. Suddenly, sushi is everywhere on Taiwanese social media.
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In Ukraine’s Frontline Town of Sloviansk, a Taste of Normalcy Beckons
Sushi has long been a popular indulgence in Ukraine. For the residents of Sloviansk, a city in Russian cross hairs, it can provide a sense of normalcy that is akin to a necessity in wartime.
Seafood Is Safe After Fukushima Discharge, But Some Won’t Eat It
Sushi is among several shunned foods as Japan dumps treated radioactive water into the Pacific. Experts say the fear is irrational but understandable.
Your Monday Briefing
China’s new official history.
Japan Sushi Bar Rents Conveyor Belts for Takeout
To survive a prolonged state of emergency, restaurants in Japan are getting creative.
Shmoo Cake, Persians and Spudnuts: Touring Canada’s Regional Cuisine
In appreciation of the delicacies that provoke local pride and debate.
Japan’s ‘King of Tuna’ Pays Record $3 Million for Bluefin at New Tokyo Fish Market
The first tuna auction of the year at Tokyo’s new fish market set a record price — more than $3 million — for a giant bluefin tuna, a critically endangered species.