{
  "id": 13872274,
  "title": "Biggest US 'sushi' expo draws crowds in New York",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/biggest-us-sushi-expo-draws-crowds-in-new-york",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:30:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Mainichi",
    "slug": "the-mainichi",
    "url": "https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20261012/p2g/00m/0bu/024000c"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A major sushi expo, Sushi-Con 2026, took place in New York City, marking the largest event of its kind in the United States. The event attracted numerous Japanese food enthusiasts and businesspeople who had the opportunity to sample a wide range of sushi offerings, including fresh tuna, wagyu beef, wasabi, and green tea. One of the highlights of the expo was a display featuring a bluefin tuna weighing over 300 kilograms, which was expertly cut into pieces during a live demonstration.\n\nOver 60 companies participated in the event, showcasing their products and allowing visitors to purchase these items at discounted prices. A spokesperson from one of the exhibiting firms stated that the growing popularity of Japanese cuisine in the United States has led to plans for increasing production capacity domestically. Among the Japanese exhibitors were the Imuraya group, renowned for their traditional wagashi (sweet confections), and the makers of the Otafuku brand, famous for their okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) sauce.",
  "summary": "NEW YORK (Kyodo) -- A sushi expo in New York, touted to be the biggest of its kind in the United States, drew many Japanese-food fans and businesspeop",
  "key_points": [
    "Sushi-Con 2026 held in New York City",
    "Over 60 companies showcased products",
    "Bluefin tuna weighing over 300kg displayed"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The scale of this gathering signals a shift toward domestic production as the rising popularity of Japanese cuisine drives American businesses to expand their supply capabilities.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}