Some jellyfish species are suitable for human consumption. Cannonball jellyfish and jelly blubber are edible species. Global harvest was 321,000 metric tons in 2001. Main producers include Myanmar, China, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand
Sushi consists of three main styles: nigiri, maki, and shashimi. Nigiri is rice-covered fish or shellfish, maki is rolled sushi, and shashimi is raw fish
Sushi originated in medieval Tokyo street food with raw fish on rice. Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake made with egg-and-flour batter. Soba noodles, introduced from China 800 years ago, are healthy and nutritious. Ramen features wheat noodles, broth, and various toppings. Wagyu beef is famous worldwide for its marbling and high standards
Short-grain Japanese rice like koshihikari is ideal for sushi. Brown rice doesn't work well due to firm texture. Rice needs to be rinsed to remove starch. Use 1:1 ratio of rice to water for cooking
Japanese Soba Noodles Tsuta offers Michelin-star-rated ramen at 1600 yen. Narisawa serves omakase-style dishes with daily seasonal menu at 15,000-20,000 yen