Oakland onigiri pop-up postponed after guest held at airport
Oakland onigiri pop-up postponed after guest held at airport: Oakland’s Bombera postponed its Japanese onigiri pop-up after Eiji Hashimoto of Hogure Onigiri ...
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Commentary: Onigiri are available at branches of Marks & Spencer Group and Waitrose in London, with the snacks being a solution for sudden hunger pangs ... Show more

Japan’s rice balls are invading the U.K.
Breaking bread: Onigiri vies to be West's workaday lunch alternative
Breaking bread: Onigiri vies to be West's workaday lunch alternative: TOKYO -- Koji Kanematsu came to San Francisco to sell Japanese video games to Americans ...
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Breaking bread: Onigiri vies to be West's workaday lunch alternative
Breaking bread: Onigiri vies to be West's workaday lunch alternative: TOKYO -- Koji Kanematsu came to San Francisco to sell Japanese video games to Americans ...
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/big-in-asia/breaking-bread-onigiri-vies-to-be-west-s-workaday-lunch-alternative
FamilyMart Co. has announced that it will lower prices on four of its onigiri rice balls by ¥11 each this month, joining several other convenience store ... Show more

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Japanese convenience store chain Lawson plans to cut prices on its hand-wrapped "onigiri" rice balls in late September on the expectation that the ... Show more

Lawson to cut rice ball prices in Japan as costs ease
Japan boom with consequences: Tourists eat more rice than locals
Japan boom with consequences: Tourists eat more rice than locals: Sushi and onigiri: Those who travel to Japan apparently eat rice more often than the local ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000335378/japan-boom-mit-folgen-touristen-essen-mehr-reis-als-die-einheimischen
Leipzig: Street food festival
Leipzig: Street food festival "Asian Edition" takes place this weekend: From roast duck and jianbing to banh mi, Korean fried chicken, and onigiri: A variety of ...
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Hong Kong-based rice ball chain prepares supplies for US push
Hong Kong-based rice ball chain prepares supplies for US push: NIIGATA, Japan -- Hyakunousha International, an operator of onigiri rice ball shops ...
asia.nikkei.com/business/food-beverage/hong-kong-based-rice-ball-chain-prepares-supplies-for-us-push
Japanese chef hopes North East pop-ups will continue despite return to ...
Japanese chef hopes North East pop-ups will continue despite return to Tokyo: Naoki Fujioka has been serving up ramen, katsu and onigiri in North East bars for ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/whats-on/japanese-food-baba-yaga-naoki-34401633
Onigiri Time in Pasadena is making giant, chunky onigiri rice balls
Onigiri Time in Pasadena is making giant, chunky onigiri rice balls: Why everyone is obsessed with this Pasadena street cart that sells giant onigiri.
latimes.com/food/story/2026-08-03/onigiri-time-pasadena-korean-japanese-rice-balls
The Japanese rice ball shop Richmond needs to know about
The Japanese rice ball shop Richmond needs to know about: Located beside Lotte Plaza Market, O!nigiri specializes in handcrafted onigiri with standout options ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/article_94bda42f-9c38-4c89-8d37-e30e489a9c6c.html
New spot selling Japanese-style sandos and onigiri rice balls opens in ...
New spot selling Japanese-style sandos and onigiri rice balls opens in Edgewater: Sandomi has opened in the Edgewater Public Market selling Japanese-style milk ...
denverpost.com/2026/07/02/new-spot-selling-japanese-style-sandos-and-onigiri-rice-balls-opens-in-edgewater/
Cooking instructors of the Better Home Association demonstrate a recipe combining cheese and powdered dashi in onigiri rice balls ... Show more

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Founder of Japan’s 7-Eleven chain Toshifumi Suzuki dies aged 93
Founder of Japan’s 7-Eleven chain Toshifumi Suzuki dies aged 93: The ‘father of the convenience store’ was the first to come up with the idea of selling onigiri ...
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The Best Regional Mascots In Forza Horizon 6
The Best Regional Mascots In Forza Horizon 6: There are nine different Mascots across each region of Japan in Forza Horizon 6, but which one is the best? We find ...
thegamer.com/forza-horizon-6-all-regional-mascots-ranked-best-cutest/
10 delicious meals in Boston under $10
10 delicious meals in Boston under $10: Pizza, noodles, sandwiches, arepas, and more — it’s entirely possible to buy a filling meal with a $10 bill.
bostonglobe.com/2026/05/13/lifestyle/boston-restaurant-meals-10-dollars/
Nori Prices Surge in Japan Due to Poor Seaweed Production Amid Rising Sea ...
Nori Prices Surge in Japan Due to Poor Seaweed Production Amid Rising Sea Temps; Price of Onigiri Rice Balls Also Impacted
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Literature | and music fans experienced a resounding opening to the 17th "Storytelling Time Without Borders" on Saturday evening ... Show more

Immersing oneself in literary worlds: This is how the opening of "Storytelling Time Without Borders" went
New Charleston restaurant dishes Instagrammable desserts, dumplings and ...
New Charleston restaurant dishes Instagrammable desserts, dumplings and more: Bareo, owned by Nikko Cagalanan and Paula Kramer of Kultura, is now open in ...
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New Charleston restaurant dishes Instagrammable desserts, dumplings and ...
New Charleston restaurant dishes Instagrammable desserts, dumplings and more: Bareo, owned by Nikko Cagalanan and Paula Kramer of Kultura, is now open in ...
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This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After ...
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
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This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice: Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are endlessly customizable. Here’s how to make them with kid-friendly ...
foodandwine.com/onigiri-lunchbox-snack-11800005
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After ...
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
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This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After ...
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
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Japanese women promoting onigiri, sake in India
Japanese women promoting onigiri, sake in India: Two Japanese women are running businesses in India to spread the taste of Japan in the world's most ...
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Japanese women promoting onigiri, sake in world's most populous nation ...
Japanese women promoting onigiri, sake in world's most populous nation India - The Mainichi
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This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After ...
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
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'Gimbap and Onigiri' turns shared meal into cross-border romance
'Gimbap and Onigiri' turns shared meal into cross-border romance: Food is the starting point for romance in "Gimbap and Onigiri," a new Japanese drama pairing ...
koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260107/gimbap-and-onigiri-turns-shared-meal-into-cross-border-romance
Key Facts“Gimbap and Onigiri” Explores Cross-Cultural Romance
Jan 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: koreatimes.co.kr
  • The series is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 12, air Mondays, and stream simultaneously worldwide on Netflix.

  • Eiji Akaso plays a former college track athlete who loses direction after a setback and works at a small restaurant in Japan.

  • Kang Hye-won portrays Korean graduate student Park Rin, who adjusts abroad and finds emotional comfort after eating Taiga’s prepared meal.

  • Kang Hye-won studied Japanese for two months before filming and said staff supported her despite language concerns.
  • Platforms like Netflix have become an important bridge. They allow people in different countries to watch each other's work. Collaborating beyond borders through storytelling is meaningful and I hope to continue participating in projects that connect with global production teams.
    — Eiji Akaso, speaking at a press conference in Seoul about the drama 'Gimbap and Onigiri'.
Popular Japanese rice snack coming to a San Diego mall
Popular Japanese rice snack coming to a San Diego mall: Onigilly, a fast casual concept in San Francisco, is coming to San Diego's Westfield UTC mall and ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/12/30/popular-japanese-rice-snack-coming-to-a-san-diego-mall/
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice: Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are endlessly customizable. Here’s how to make them with kid-friendly ...
foodandwine.com/onigiri-lunchbox-snack-11800005
Get the scoop on Japan’s finest grains while rolling through Niigata, where flavorful sake and rice balls made with locally-grown ingredients can be found ... Show more

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Lawson subbing out rice for barley, wheat in 'konbini' foods | The Asahi ...
Lawson subbing out rice for barley, wheat in 'konbini' foods | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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After revelations that Ministop falsified expiration dates on fresh foods, most notably its signature handmade onigiri rice balls ... Show more

Scandal puts Ministop's handmade onigiri at crossroads
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice: Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are endlessly customizable. Here’s how to make them with kid-friendly ...
foodandwine.com/onigiri-lunchbox-snack-11800005
Oden at Omusubi Bar Suzume: A must-try winter dish in Toronto
Oden at Omusubi Bar Suzume: A must-try winter dish in Toronto: Our food reporter explores the city in search of the most delicious — and affordable — dishes ...
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In onigiri heaven: This Berlin restaurant brings Japanese snacks to ...
In onigiri heaven: This Berlin restaurant brings Japanese snacks to perfection.: Get your bento boxes ready: Onigiri with finely balanced fillings ...
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This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice: Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are endlessly customizable. Here’s how to make them with kid-friendly ...
foodandwine.com/onigiri-lunchbox-snack-11800005
‘Just like Japan’: Huge update to Aus 7-Eleven
‘Just like Japan’: Huge update to Aus 7-Eleven: Visiting supermarkets and convenience stores in other countries is a cultural experience and there is nothing ...
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This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice: Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are endlessly customizable. Here’s how to make them with kid-friendly ...
foodandwine.com/onigiri-lunchbox-snack-11800005
First Japanese Onigiri Shop Opens in Würzburg
First Japanese Onigiri Shop Opens in Würzburg: Onigiri is a popular Japanese snack made from rice and nori seaweed with various fillings.
mainpost.de/wuerzburg/stadtwuerzburg/erster-japanischer-onigiri-laden-eroeffnet-in-wuerzburg-300925-111233168
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice
This Genius Lunchbox Snack Starts With Leftover Rice: Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, are endlessly customizable. Here’s how to make them with kid-friendly ...
foodandwine.com/onigiri-lunchbox-snack-11800005
Café Lux in Reudnitz becomes a Japanese café
Café Lux in Reudnitz becomes a Japanese café: The café was recently voted one of the best in Leipzig in an LVZ survey. Now the operators are planning a makeover ...
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How to Make Onigiri
How to Make Onigiri: Filled with salmon, tuna, mentaiko (cod roe)—among many other savory options—these Japanese rice balls are a satisfying snack easily enjoyed ...
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These Japanese rice balls have a variety of tasty fillings that are all a savory surprise 🍙. Get the recipe for Onigiri at the link in the comments ... Show more

Onigiri Recipe
Learning this onigiri recipe means you will always have dinner on hand as long as there's a can of tuna around. If You Have Canned Tuna and Rice, You Have Dinner | Bon Appétit
Salmon Teriyaki Onigiri
Salmon Teriyaki Onigiri: These Japanese rice balls filled with salty-sweet salmon are customizable, fun, and great for snacking.
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