They’re tasty, convenient, and compared to a lot of other grab-and-go foods, pretty healthy too. But if you’re looking for ...

For instance, “Kaitaku onigiri” (Pioneers’ onigiri) had umeboshi (salted pickled plum) for its filling, a sprinkling of salt and sesame on the rice, and was slightly grilled before it was ...

Onigiri rice balls are surging in popularity, with specialty outlets opening around the country and sales at convenience stores going strong. The rice balls, which are typically wrapped in dried ...

Before wrapping, or even making the onigiri, though, you have to pick your fillings. Some popular fillings for this classic rice ball dish are umeboshi or pickled plum, which adds a salty ...

There was a voting event called The Onigiri Cup where people selected their favorite onigiri fillings out of 10 options. Salmon was chosen as the top option, followed by Tuna Mayo and then Ume Plum.