By the mid-1700s, the fermentation process barely existed, with the introduction of the hako-zushi (box sushi). Taking only a couple of hours to make, hako-zushi featured compressed filleted fish ...

The latest restaurants, must-see exhibitions, style trends, travel spots and more – curated by those who know. Hako sushi is the signature item, found on both lunch and dinner menus. “It’s pressed ...