Sashimi is one of the most unique foods in Japan – a dish that is iconic and associated with Japanese cuisine the world over. There aren’t many places that think eating raw fish is a good idea… but it is!
Although Westerners sometimes confuse the term with other types of Japanese food like sushi, sashimi is simply the slices of raw seafood that are served on their own (although often accompanied with rice and miso soup). There are many types although some of the most popular include salmon, tuna, squid and octopus.