Although sometimes a bit difficult to open for both visitors from abroad and residents alike, onigiri, or rice balls, are a fan favorite of those…

Japan’s onigiri, or rice balls, offer a variety of delicious fillings to choose from when in need of a snack or meal on-the-go. Although their…

Rice balls, or onigiri, are somewhat of a traditional classic in Japan, but their wide variety of fillings and delicious flavors have made them a…

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Onigiri (rice balls) are perhaps the lifeblood of Japanese snacks to eat on the go. While their most common form is your favorite meat or…

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With a wide variety of fillings and flavors (tuna mayonnaise, fried chicken, pickled plum, and even cake), onigiri, or rice balls, are a very popular…

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Onigiri: A popular Japanese snack Onigiri, or rice balls, are one of the most popular snacks or light meals enjoyed by Japanese people as well…

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Onigiri, or rice balls, are the simplest but also one of the most beloved foods in Japan. All you need to prepare one is a…