Do you know how sushi culture differs in America versus Japan? I found the article from Justin Bolois is quite interesting! Prior to understanding the culture of sushi, it is important to know why and how sushi has got into westernized sushi rolls. Today, we're going to dive into the History of Sushi Roll in North America. Don't feel like reading chunks of words? Don't worry, let's take a look at my infographic below:
Summary
1904: Sushi was not that popular back then.
1907: Gentleman’s Agreement of U.S. and Japan cuts ties between two countries, increasing anti-Japanese sentiment in North America.
1945: End of WWII started the crave for sushi in the North America.
1966: Opening of Kawafuku was the milestone in the sushi roll history. Little Tokyo formed Japanese restaurant conglomerate.
1971: California Roll was born and invested by Hidekazu Tojo in Vancouver. He used avocado and crabmeat to make sushi roll to make sushi more acceptable.
1980s: sushi’s popularity flowered across U.S., especially in New York and Chicago.
1990: Sushi rolls still dominate menus
Comparison
American innovation: vibrant color, highly decorated, novel approach of taste
Japanese tradition: simplicity, purity
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