In this episode of The Nordic Asia Podcast, Tine Walravens joins Petra Desatova for a conversation on the global sushi hype. Although often thought of as the quintessential symbol of Japanese culture, a quick dive into the history of this iconic food item suggests it is a rather recent and even hybrid addition to the nation's cuisine. Furthermore, the sushi history reveals how these questions of authenticity and origin are rarely innocent, but often tied up in political and ideological ideas.