1. おにぎり (Onigiri)

2. What is おにぎり (Onigiri)? O-nigiri or rice ball, is a Japanese food made from white rice formed into triangular or oval shapes, often wrapped in nori (seaweed) Onigiri usually have fillings in the middle of the rice. Traditional fillings include: - Umeboshi (Pickled Japanese plums) -Salted salmon -Kombu (Edible kelp) -Tarako (Fish eggs) -or any other salty or sour ingredient as a natural preservative.

3. Because of the popularity of onigiri in Japan, most convenience stores stock their onigiri with various fillings and flavors. There are even specialized shops which only sell onigiri to take out. Despite common misconceptions, onigiri is not a form of sushi. Onigiri is made with plain rice (sometimes lightly salted), while sushi is made of rice with vinegar, sugar and salt. Onigiri makes rice portable and easy to eat as well as preserving it, while sushi originated as a way of preserving fish.