Edomae Sushi: Art, Tradition, Simplicity

"Edomae" means "in front of Edo," the old name of Japan's capital city. In 19th-century Edo, which was as busy and bustling as today's Tokyo, workers in search of quick, nutritious meals favored sushi made from freshly-caught fish and vinegar-seasoned rice. Over the years, Edomae sushi became increasingly well-respected -- no longer considered just inexpensive "fast" food, but, rather, a unique and highly-esteemed cuisine.