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The origin of sushi is believed to have been during the second century A.D. in Southeast Asia because of the need to keep meat fresh without refrigeration. They would cure meat and fish and wrap it in rice to preserve its freshness.
After sushi was introduced to Japan in the 8th century, the Japanese started to use vinegar as a preservative instead of rice, creating a uniquely Japanese version of sushi that is still eaten today. In earlier variations of sushi, rice was used for preservation purposes only and rarely eaten. Photo by Wikimedia.