Yoshiaki Shiraishi invented conveyor belt sushi after visiting the Asahi Brewery. As the owner of an understaffed sushi restaurant, he started the first conveyor belt sushi restaurant in Higashi Osaka in 1958. Kaitenzushi or revolving sushi in Japanese, conveyor belt sushi restaurants have become more ubiquitous as affordable dining options. Priced from just ยฅ110, these sushi restaurants ensure that everyone can enjoy sushi anytime.
Image: Lithon
Why not organize an assembly line sushi party from home this coming Golden Week? Nitoryu from Lithon is a portable sushi machine on the conveyor belt with an attachment for nagashi sometimes or flowing noodles. It comes with sushi molds for easy assembly, seven sushi plates and runs on two AA batteries. On sale for ยฅ11,000
Source: Kakaku.com
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