Nigiri and onigiri are two staples in Japanese cuisine that may seem like they only differ in one letter, but they are entirely different in preparation and usage. Simply put, nigiri is a type of ...

Spam and egg onigiri costs 300 yen ($1.90); the one adorned with several types of “konbu,” or edible kelp, called “Dashi Punch X3,” costs 280 yen ($1.80). “Onigiri is the infinite universe.

This episode features a collection of onigiri rice balls that fuel artisans across Japan. From a roof tile artisan who loves rice cooked in a clay pot to beat the summer heat, to gardeners ...

Onigiri can be flavored or filled in a variety of ways. Traditionally, rice balls are filled with a salty ingredient like umeboshi (a type of salty pickled plum) or grilled salted salmon.

These three chains sell 30 to 35 types of onigiri for 100 yen to 400 yen each. “We have a ‘top, middle and lower’ pricing strategy, offering everything from high-quality to economical ...

Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice ...