International Sushi Day 2026: 5 unique facts about the dish

Sushi Day 2026: 5 unique facts about the Japanese dish Nascimento Pinto Mid-Day Lifestyle By Nascimento Pinto Published Jun 05, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

International Sushi Day Every year, International Sushi Day 2026 is observed on June 18 to celebrate the unique Japanese dish and celebrate its history, flavours and art Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

What is sushi? Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish made from sticky rice with vinegar, and is paired with ingredients such seafood, vegetables, and egg Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

History The history of sushi dates back to 1824 and is believed to be first made by Hanaya Yohei, who invented nigiri sushi during the Edo period Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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