Did you know?
Not long ago, a sushi chef (itamae) had to undergo ten years of training before working in a restaurant. Today, demand for these skilled food artists is so high that many start work after only two years of training.
Sushi dates back to at least the second century A.D., beginning as a method of preserving fish in China.
Japan’s Agriculture Ministry has set up a panel to discuss a certification system for Japanese restaurants abroad. Possible gastronomic crimes include slicing fish too thick, using too little or too much wasabi and over-boiling rice. …

Ordering

Be sure to clean your hands before or shortly after ordering. Sushi is meant to be eaten by hand.
Order something to drink.
Green tea, called agari in sushi restaurants, is a common drink with sushi.
You can order a set of sushi with a fixed price or order your favorite sushi pieces as you eat.
It’s common to ask the sushi chef for his recommendation of the day.
If you are not ordering a set of sushi, it is good to order a few …