The Bizarre History of Why Sushi Was Once Made From Rotten Fish

History of sushi began as a survival technique: fish was packed in salt and rice and left to ferment for months. It traveled from Southeast Asia to Japan, became fast food in Edo, and eventually conquered America. This history of sushi follows the sushi origin from fermented fish and funazushi to the birth of nigiri. You’ll discover why Japanese sushi changed from preservation method into street food, why the California roll won over American diners, and how salmon became a sushi staple in Japan in the 1990s. Timeline: 00:00: The history of sushi begins 01:24: The sushi origin 05:02: Funazushi 08:03: Namanare 08:44: Hayazushi 10:27: Hanaya Yohei and nigiri 13:54: World War II 15:27: Sushi reaches America 16:40: California roll 18:35: Seafood supply chain 20:29: American sushi goes mainstream 21:47: Salmon’s surprising story 24:08: What the history of sushi reveals The history of sushi is a story of survival, adaptation, and change. Japanese sushi kept changing as it crossed borders. Subscribe to FOOD ORIGINSGB for more hidden food history. Join the channel membership and consider donating to support future videos. Facebook: FOOD ORIGINSGB #history #sushi #foodoriginsgb