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Today, let’s talk about whether Japanese people like sushi or not!
For many foreign tourists, Japan is strongly associated with “sushi.”
If you conduct a survey on the streets among foreign tourists, you’ll often hear them say they like sushi!
So, how much do Japanese people like sushi? Are there Japanese people who dislike sushi? Let’s explore these questions today!
First, as for whether Japanese people like sushi or not, from my perspective, almost all Japanese people like sushi.
In my life so far, I’ve never met anyone who outright dislikes sushi.
Based on my sense, out of 100 people, maybe 2 or 3 might not like sushi, but the rest probably do.
Since Japanese people grow up in an environment where they eat sushi from a young age, they naturally come to like it. Looking at survey results that confirm why people like sushi, the overwhelmingly common reason is “because it tastes good.”
Other reasons include “the texture is nice,” “it’s easy to eat,” and “it’s healthy.”
Many also say they simply like fish.
On the other hand, among the few who dislike sushi, common reasons include “disliking the texture” and “disliking the fishy smell.”
Interestingly, you rarely hear people say they dislike sushi because of its flavor.
This is similar to how people from countries without a sushi-eating culture might feel averse to the idea of eating raw fish.
Many have a negative preconception about eating raw fish.
For most Japanese people, growing up eating sushi means they experience its appeal without developing any “negative preconceptions about raw fish.”
Personally, I love the texture of sushi and don’t find it fishy at all.
However, freshness is key when it comes to sushi. If you eat sushi that isn’t fresh, it won’t taste good.
People who frequently eat sushi are usually very particular about its freshness and storage, ensuring they enjoy delicious sushi.
A very small percentage of people might not be able to eat sushi because they have allergies to blue-backed fish, for example.
But excluding such cases, almost all Japanese people love sushi.
For foreigners who aren’t used to sushi, the idea of eating it might feel intimidating, but fresh sushi is undoubtedly delicious, so why not give it a try?