Onigiri
Hand-pressed rice balls wrapped in nori with a savoury centre.
About Onigiri
Seasoned rice is pressed into a triangle around a filling like pickled plum, salmon or tuna mayo, then wrapped in a strip of nori. It is Japan ultimate portable snack, found in every convenience store.
✅ Before you go to Japan
Round out your trip — most travellers book these alongside their trip.
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