“Onigiri are like fuel for the body. They give me energy so I can perform properly throughout the day,” said Mkheidze, 28, after France defeated Japan in the Olympic mixed team judo final on Aug.

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 ...

Onigiri—Japanese rice balls—are a classic home-cooked dish that anyone can make. Chef Rika and an expert show us ways to make delicious onigiri, starting from the beginning: cooking the rice ...