Salmonella is an unfortunate disease that affects thousands of Americans every year. Hospitals report a total of about 19,000 yearly cases, which result in about 380 deaths. Last year, a few of these were linked to the consumption of sushi. So, should we worry? Sushi is an entirely safe food to eat, so long as […]
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Living Planet Report has Bad News
As the world’s human population has increased, many animal populations have suffered. Many fish populations have taken it worse than others, which has dire implications for sushi lovers throughout the world. Every two years, the World Wild Fund for Nature publishes their Living Planet Report to track the health of our animal populations. Last year, […]
What is a Nengajo?
In the United States, we are largely familiar with people sending out Christmas cards. In Japan, you are far more likely to receive cards on New Year’s Day. These cards, known as nengajo, are a very significant part of the New Year celebration in Japan. It is common for a Japanese household to send out […]
Christmas Gifts in Japan
Though Christmas is not a national holiday in Japan, it is still a very special time to many people. For most, it is a time for spreading joy and goodwill through the exchange of gifts. Parents will commonly give gifts to their children, though it is not common for children to buy gifts for their […]
How to Make Thanksgiving Sushi
The Thanksgiving season is upon us, which means turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and probably a whole lot of leftovers. For many people, this means living off of turkey sandwiches for at least a day or so. If you’re looking for something different, though, consider a batch of the Vulgar Chef’s Thanksgiving sushi. Though far from traditionally […]