We claim that Toyama’s sushi is remarkably diverse. But just how diverse is it? The many types of sushi found in Toyama can be understood from several perspectives: the methods used to make sushi, the sources of its ingredients, historical classifications, and new approaches introduced by a rising generation of young chefs. This page explores these different categories and what they reveal about Toyama’s sushi culture.
TRUE Diversity of Toyama Sushi
TRUE Diversity of Toyama Sushi
本当に多彩なのか
Six sushi actions × two blessings = infinite diversity
どちらも多彩な郷土の寿司・新しい寿司
Nigiru
Hand-press vinegared rice and ingredients together.
Chirasu
Spread ingredients over vinegared rice.
Maku
Roll seaweed, vinegared rice, and ingredients together.
Noseru
Place or layer ingredients on top of vinegared rice.
Osu
Press vinegared rice and ingredients together in a mold.
Tsutsumu
Wrap vinegared rice and ingredients with seaweed or another wrapper.
Sushi Typology Map
寿司類型マップ
Nigiru
Toyama Bay Sushi
Char Sushi
Sweetfish Sushi
Chirasu
Seafood Chirashi Sushi
Wild Vegetable Chirashi Sushi
Vegan Chirashi Sushi
Maku
Seafood Futomaki
Squid Ink Roll
Cucumber Roll
Simmered Gourd Roll
Noseru
Seafood Rice Bowl
with Vinegared Rice
Herb Rice Sushi
Red Turnip Sushi
Vegan Sushi
Osu
Trout Sushi
Mackerel Pressed Sushi
Japanese Ginger Pressed Sushi
Wild Vegetable Pressed Sushi
Tsutsumu
Kelp-Cured Fish
Turnip-and-Yellowtail
Fermented Sushi
Japanese Ginger Sushi
Inari Sushi
Six sushi actions × two blessings = infinite diversity
“握る・ちらす・まく・乗せる・押す・つつむ” × “海・山”
Local Unique Sushi Catalog
富山の多彩な寿司カタログ
Toyama, the sushi capital, offers the full spectrum of sushi from ancient nare-sushi to contemporary chef-driven creations.
Traditional Sushi
From ancient nare-sushi (fermented fish preserved with rice) to classic nigiri, Toyama offers a rich tradition of authentic sushi.
From ancient nare-sushi (fermented fish preserved with rice) to classic nigiri, Toyama offers a rich tradition of authentic sushi.
Emerging Sushi Styles
From sushi candy to vegan sushi, a new generation of chefs in Toyama is creating bold, innovative expressions of sushi.
From sushi candy to vegan sushi, a new generation of chefs in Toyama is creating bold, innovative expressions of sushi.