What's the REAL History of SUSHI in Japan?

Nothing represents Japanese Food quite like Sushi. But did you know that Sushi didn’t actually originate in Japan? Join me as I explore the fascinating food history behind this iconic dish, retracing the origin of sushi throughout Japanese History to modern sushi culture. We’ll also explore where to find the best sushi in Japan, tasting history from upscale restaurants to local conveyor belt sushi… even sampling Barack Obama’s favorite sushi during his 2014 trip to Tokyo.🍣

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⏰ Chapters⏰
00:00 Intro
00:37 Sushi's Surprising Origins
02:40 Sushi's Postwar Revolution
03:44 A Global Food Phenomenon
04:21 Tasting the Original sushi
05:15 My Favorite Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurant in Tokyo
07:36 Tasting President Barack Obama's Favorite Sushi in Japan
11:30 Conclusion
12:00 Outro

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Hello my name is Laurence and I'm a travel agent specialized in Japan and France. I lived in Tokyo for 5 years and I am now based in France. I speak fluent Japanese and I've been organizing luxury trips to Japan for North American clients for 11 years. On this channel, I share insights into Japan and France, History, and everything travel related that fascinates me. My goal is to introduce you to a new way of thinking about travel, taking an in depth approach into each destination so you can make educated decisions when planning your trip.

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