It wasn't until the Edo period (1603-1867) that it became a daily go-to for anyone in Japan. Now, you can find sushi carts full of onigiri and restaurants with fresh nigiri all around the world.

As a type of sushi, nigiri employs seasoned sushi rice ... sit-down occasion rather than a convenient food for on the go.

Savor sushi in two delightful forms – nigiri, with fresh fish on a small bed of rice, and maki, where rice, fish, and veggies are rolled in seaweed. Each bite, a tasty mix of flavors and textures.

(For sushi lovers, the nigiri offers the best bang for your buck ... of fish wrapped in cones of snappy seaweed. But many will go straight for the creative rolls, which include an impressive ...

Although the nigiri is fairly inexpensive (¥200 to ¥600 per piece), you'll get more value for your money if you order a set. Around ¥2,000 will buy you a decent selection of fresh sushi ...