Types of sushi | Basic Sushi Knowledge
This article surveys the common types of sushi known in Japan, describing seven core types and many regional and modern variations. It explains techniques (hand-pressed [[Nigiri zushi]], rolled [[Makizushi]], battleship [[Gunkan maki]], hand-rolled [[Temaki]]), and subtypes like [[Futomaki]] and festive [[Ehomaki]]. It also covers contemporary and international creations such as the [[California roll]] and other Western-style sushi rolls, and highlights typical ingredients like [[vinegared rice]] and [[nori]]. The piece discusses local specialties (shimazushi, inaka sushi), dessert innovations (fruit sushi), and ingredient-driven forms (uni, ikura, beef aburi). It notes historical roots, dining etiquette, and the global evolution of sushi, offering tips for ordering.