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 ...

A leading convenience store chain operator has started selling frozen “onigiri” rice balls on a trial basis to reduce the frequency of deliveries to its outlets. Lawson Inc. started the ...

Season the rice: While the rice is still warm, sprinkle in some salt and gently mix. This helps bring out the flavor and gives the rice that classic onigiri taste. Let the rice cool to room ...