‘ONIGIRI ( rice ball) ‘
ONIGIRI is the handy portable food very popular for Japanese people.
ONIGIRI literally means’ grabbed rice’ by hands .
![Onigiri rice balls and pickles](https://i0.wp.com/nobu-tokyo.com/wp-content/themes/the-thor/img/dummy.gif?w=1140&ssl=1)
We can find the vestiges of ONIGIRI 2000 years ago in old remains.
![Vestiges of onigiri](https://i0.wp.com/nobu-tokyo.com/wp-content/themes/the-thor/img/dummy.gif?w=1140&ssl=1)
On AD 721 there is a word ‘ ONIGIRI’ in old book.
Now we can find ONIGIRI in convenience stores, supermarkets, department stores , BENTO stores….
![Onigiris in convenience store](https://i0.wp.com/nobu-tokyo.com/wp-content/themes/the-thor/img/dummy.gif?w=1140&ssl=1)
It’s one of the typical and popular snacks in Japan.
There are many variations of ingredients in ONIGIRI, like 1: salmon 2: tuna with mayonnaise 3: spicy cod roe 4: sea weed 5: salty plum….
You can find much more variations in the stores . You can chose from them up to your mood .
I show you how to eat it here .
If you visit Japan and look for a casual food , try ONIGIRI!!
![Onigiri is delicious](https://i0.wp.com/nobu-tokyo.com/wp-content/themes/the-thor/img/dummy.gif?w=1140&ssl=1)
I’m Nobu, one heart enjoy together!!!