Whether your sushi of choice is topped with LEGO pieces or fresh salmon, it’s clear that this Japanese treat has become a worldwide phenomenon. The sushi-inspired innovations in the slideshow below prove how one deliciously versatile food can influence other industries.
Below, you’ll find chocolate that’s made to look like sushi, masterpieces created entirely from sushi and sushi-inspired advertising. To round out the collection, there are also sushi cupcakes, sushi costumes and insect sushi. Delicious!
29 Sushi-Inspired Innovations
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Sushi Costumes
10 Inedible Baby and Pet Outfits
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Naked Sushi
Sushi Gone Naughty
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Sushi Cupcakes
Fish-Friendly Baking
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Sushi Cannibalism Party
Bizarre Eating Rituals
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$1,000 Sushi
Foie Gras High Roller at Koi
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Inedible Sushi
Lego Sushi Combo Platter
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Sushi Rolling Machine
Bandai Namco
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Sushi Rolling Fees
TAO's 'Spiritual Dining' in Vegas
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Sushi Pillow
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Incredible Inedible Fish
17 Sushi-Inspired Products
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Fruit Sushi
Unagi & Banana Rolls at the Bellagio
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Nigirizushi-Frozen Sushi
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Insect Sushi
Bug 'Power Protein' Snacks
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Conveyor Belt Bike Parts
In London, Lixx's Bicycle Mods Are Displayed Like Sushi
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Danish Designed Japanese Food
Sticks 'n' Sushi
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Sushi USBs
Fishy Flash Drives Come in Rolls & Nigiri
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Making Food Cute
10 Sushi Chic Designs
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Advertising on Spare Tires
Yuzu Sushi Guerrilla Ad
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Festive Sushi Ornaments
Fishy Baubles For Your Christmas Tree
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Fishy Desserts
Indulge with Sushi Themed Chocolates
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5 Minute Standing Sushi Bars
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi
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Birthday Cake Sushi
Savory Treats from Ryu Gu Jo
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Famous Portraits Made of Sushi
Ken Kawasumi's "Sunflowers"
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Fake Sushi Fraud
Cheap Substitutes Passed Off As Red Snapper
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Kitschy Kitchen Timers
This Inedible Sushi Sculpture Doubles as Timekeeper
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Sushi Sweepers
Food-Inspired Screen Cleaners
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Sushi Cologne
Smell Like Dinner Wherever You Go
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Edible Postcards
Made of Dried Sushi
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Mobile Food Guides
Sushi iPhone App Translates Fish Names For You
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Time-Stamped Dietary Items
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Chef-Made Bento Boxes
Erewhon and Sushi Club Collaborate on a Bento Box by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Expansive Gamer Treat Menus
The Baskin-Robbins Super Mario Menu is Arriving in Japan
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Dish-Inspired Plushie Pop-Ups
Jellycat's 'Fish & Chips' Pop-Up is a Uniquely British Experience
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Spooky Squid Ink Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan's New Landmine Pizza Features Black Truffle Squid Ink
Miniature Cooking Collectibles
The MasterChef Mini Brands Scale Down MasterChef Dishes
Footwear-Inspired Puzzle Brand Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Launch a Multiyear Partnership
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Lunar Egg-Topped Pizzas
These Pizza Hut Japan Tsukimi Menu Items are Arriving for 2024
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Sushi Restaurant-Collab Shoes
Sushi Club and Nike Present a Minimal Pair of Air Force 1s
Instant Noodle Model Cars
The Dream Tomica Cup Noodle Collection Includes Seven Models
Tuna Advent Calendars
Bumble Bee Seafoods Launched the Tuna Lovers' Advent Calendar
Artist-Designed Cafe Products
This Starbucks Japan Drinkware Features Shogo Sekine Artwork
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Pleasure Toy-Inspired Chocolates
These New Tenga Chocolates Come in Three Fruity Flavors
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams
Baskin Robbins Celebrates the Super Mario Bros Wonder Launch
Collaboration Anime Cake Collections
These Pokémon Cakes from Ginza Cozy Corner are Tasty
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Introduced Four New Globally Inspired Subs
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Regional Asian Dessert Ranges
These McDonald's Japan Asian Sweets Desserts Come in Three Options
Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets
LEGO Releases LEGO(R) Ideas JAWS Set and Brick-Buster Mini-Film
Canine-Inspired QSR Packaging
The McDonald's Japan Sankaku Choco Pie Range Showcases Shiba Inus
Animated Fish Cafes
The Hangyodon Theme Cafe in Japan will Present Summer Offerings
Japanese Snack Subscription Boxes
ICHIGO Inc.'s Sakuraco Contains 20 Curated Artisanal Snacks
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Mr Kipling Banana Slices Celebrate Despicable Me 4
Opulent Sushi Takeaway Menus
Uchi Launches a Luxurious At-Home Sushi Tasting Experience
Fish Lover Snacking Sets
The Tinned Fish Serving Set from Fishwife Blends Snacks and Accessories
Cartoon-Themed Kitchen Products
The Yoshinoya at Home Campaign Features Sanrio Characters
Sushi-Inspired Pet Treats
The Peppy Ehomaki Sets Come in Varieties for Cats and Dogs Alike
Chili Crisp California Rolls
Hissho Sushi & Fly By Jing Collaborated on a Spicy Sushi Roll
Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Unveiled Pickle Mochi Ice Cream for National Pickle Day
Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs
Pirajean Lees Designs the Kioku Restaurant in London
Festive Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Debuted Cool, Creamy and Comforting Seasonal Mochi Treats
Deep-Fried Candy Bar Desserts
These Kushi Katsu Tanaka Desserts are Made with KitKat
Lunar New Year-Inspired Mochis
Mochi Gummies Highlights Its Compatibility with Lunar New Year
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Customer-Driven Retailer Recipe Contests
The 7-Eleven Hawaii Recipe Contest is Interactive
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Gamer Instant Noodle Products
These Nissin Cup Meshi Products Were Created with Capcom
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
Hydrangea-Celebrating Cafe Desserts
Itokyuehmon is Offering Florally Inspired Sweets This Spring
Gourmet Frozen Cookie Dough
Doughpamine Makes Unconventional Flavors Like Miso Peanut Butter
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Mushroom-Infused Popsicles
Santa Cruz Fungi's Shroomsicles Turn Mushrooms into Sweet Treats
Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
Green Surf Future Fish Comes in Three Varieties
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Chewy Japanese Pizza Crusts
Mochiko is Now Using Mochi as a Pizza Crust Option for Added Texture
Egg-Topped Moon Festival Burgers
These Lotterria Tsukimi Burgers are Limited-Edition
Mochi Rice Cake Burgers
Wendy's & First Kitchen Released the Tsukimi Mocchi Teriyaki Ginger Burger
Anime-Themed Cafe Meals
These New Menu Items are Coming to the Pokémon Cafe in Japan
Edible Cocktail Bites
Bombay Sapphire Teamed Up with UK Bars to Create Gin-Infused Jelly Cubes
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Magical Anime-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Taiwan Cardcaptor Sakura Pizza is Eye-Catching
Burger-Inspired Snack Cakes
The St Michel Choco Burger Has Soft Cake and Chocolate Mousse
Flavorful Animation-Inspired Fusion Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Unveils a New Samurai Menu
Celebratory Moon Viewing Pizzas
Pizza Hut Tsukimi Huts Melts Come in Two Varieties
Confection-Inspired Cereal Cups
These New Cereal Cups Come in Four Familiar Flavors
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Life-Sized Puzzled Insect Capsules
LEGO Presents the Insect Collection of Decorative Puzzles
Exquisite Canapé Menus
Pusateri’s Fine Foods Thoughtfully Crafts Canapés for TIFF
Artisan Asian Cuisine Cookies
These New Insomnia Cookies Come in Two Japanese-Inspired Options
Creamy Moon-Viewing Pizzas
Dominos Japan Introduced its New Tsukimi Pizza in Two Options
Animated Movie-Themed Snack Cakes
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle CakeBites Come in Two Flavors
Unconventional Fish Alternatives
WOOP4 Makes Inventive Plant-Based Products Like Vegan Piranha
Wheat Noodle-Topped Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Japan Udon Pizza is Sweet and Spicy
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Banana-Based Roll Cakes
Starbucks Japan Has a Fruity New Banana Rice Flour Roll Cake
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Luxurious Smartphone Chocolates
Inspired by Wonka, Caviar Created a Chocolate iPhone 15 Pro Max
Customizable Toy Islanders
LEGO Announces a New Animal Crossing-Themed Collaboration
Shark Film-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils a Special Jaws LEGO Set with 1,497 Pieces
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Cartoon Turtle-Themed Pizzas
Pizza Hut Taiwan Serves Up a Unique Turtle Pizza Dish
Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks
Peter Minsoub Sim Designs the Souper Connect Stacked Bricks
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Pink Plant-Based Sushi Rolls
The Barbie Roll by Niku Nashi is Wrapped in Pink Soy Paper
Film-Celebrating Ice Creams
Van Leeuwen Teamed Up with Netflix on Its New Lizard Lunch Flavor
Chef-Crafted Poke Bowls
Pei Wei's New Salmon Poke Bowl Was Created with Chef Partner Jet Tila
Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings
Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory is Serving Spirited Away Puddings
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Anime-Themed Meal Kits
The Oisix x Pokémon Meal Kits Come in Three Varieties
Savory Mushroom Ice Creams
Third Kingdom Serves a Gluten-Free Dessert with Porcini Ice Cream
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks
Crushi is Premium Frozen Sushi That Goes Into the Oven or Air Fryer
Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
The Asda Food-to-Go Range Has 47 New Options
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Cereal-Inspired Protein Shakes
Koia Created a Trio of Sweet, Nostalgic Vegan Protein Shakes
17-Course Omakase Restaurants
Sunset Sushi Miami Will Open on a Fishing Pier
Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus
The 2024 IKEA Japan Matcha Fair Has Five Exclusive Sweets
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Salmon Meals
Scott & Jon's Microwavable Salmon Bowls are High-Quality
Pirate Bento Games
Luffy’s Bento Panic Creates an Appetite for Board Game Play
Fish-Based Snacking Sets
These Salmon Stackers Feature Rice Crackers and a Lemon-Chive Spread
Autumnal Lunar Burgers
The Mos Burger Tsukimi Focaccia is Arriving for Fall in Japan
Asian Cuisine Seafood Products
Young's Seafood Taste of Asia Range Includes Four Options
Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers
The Burger King Japan Kyoto Whopper Has Hachidaime Gihey Rice
Protein-Rich Seafood Bowls
These New Scott & Jon's Seafood Bowls Will Arrive in Early 2025
Ramen-Infused Chocolates
This Alicja Confections Bar Combines Ramen and Chocolate
Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Designs the Sushibox Restaurant in Canada
Hot Honey Sushi Rolls
Rock N Roll Sushi Has a New Hot Hot Honey Roll This Fall
Elevated Sushi Offerings
Kura Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar Introduces New Menu Items
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Gold Leaf-Topped Sliders
Son of a Butcher's New Rich N Famous Slider Features Edible Gold Leaf
Magical Chocolatier Menus
IHOP's Wonka-Inspired Menu is Full of Whimsical Eats
Plant-Based Foodservice Sashimis
NH Foods is Launching Plant-Based Tuna Sashimi in Japan
Anime-Themed Snack Holders
The One Piece Going Merry Snack Set is a Versatile Collectible Item
Lebanese Food-Inspired Bakery Designs
MA Studio Draws a Culinary Influence for Common Breads
Ice Cream Sundae Cookies
Edible is Launching New Cookies Including an Ice Cream Sundae Cookie
Microwavable Seafood Bowls
Scott & Jon’s Microwavable Salmon Bowls are Nutritious and Convenient
Pistachio-Crusted Salmon Tacos
Tacodeli Created a New Salmon Pistachio Taco for Spring
Sushi-Grade Plant-Based Poke Bowls
Pokeworks Plant-Based Tuna Was Created by Impact Food