Sometimes people confuse sushi with sashimi, which is thinly sliced fish, but sushi and sashimi are two separate dishes that have their own distinct traits!
Did you know that the California Roll, a sushi dish known as a reversed makizushi, ura-makizushi, or "inside-out roll" is well known in the United States but is actually not well known in Japan? That's because the California Roll was not made in Japan but by a chef based in California, and the dish only became popular in the USA. Since coming to Japan, I don't think I have seen a California Roll here once!.
Umai (うまい / Yummy)! Sushi in Japan is unlike any other sushi experience I've ever had. Many of the sushi restaurants in Japan often use freshly caught fish and locally sourced ingredients, typically holding their ingredients and the meals that they prepare and serve to a high standard. Sushi is also often served in an aesthetically-pleasing way, with chefs often arranging the sushi in a certain order on the plate. So, not only are you eating with your taste buds, but you are also eating with your eyes! Sushi here is not just a simple meal, but it's also an experience that lets the customer enjoy the aesthetics and flavors of sushi made by the chefs themselves.
