Onigiri is a beloved snack for many Japanese and Japanophiles. It is essentially a piece of compressed rice, its name ...

Onigiri, or Japanese rice balls, make for a deliciously portable snack or meal, but knowing how long they stay fresh is key to fully enjoying their texture and flavor. Unlike some foods that can ...

Onigiri rice balls are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and many Tokyo restaurants are now taking them to the next level with ...

Onigiri rice balls are surging in popularity, with specialty outlets opening around the country and sales at convenience stores going strong. The rice balls, which are typically wrapped in dried ...

A leading convenience store chain operator has started selling frozen “onigiri” rice balls on a trial basis to reduce the frequency of deliveries to its outlets. Lawson Inc. started the ...

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.

One reason for the shortage is the ever-expanding influx of overseas visitors, many of them eager to eat not just sushi, but other increasingly popular rice-based dishes like onigiri rice balls ...

Japanese rice triangles known as onigiri have centers of spicy imitation crab salad, smoked salmon with cream cheese or (as a Lunar New Year special) abalone and truffle oil. Yet it’s inari ...