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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Television Family-Inspired Puzzle Sets
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Colorful Gelatin Dessert-Inspired Furniture
JELL-O Debuts The Jelly Collection of Inflatables
LNY-Inspired Toys
LEGO's Lunar New Year Collection Offers Celebration and Creativity
Romantic Japanese Snack Boxes
This Month's TokyoTreat Box is Valentines Day-Themed
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Chef-Made Bento Boxes
Erewhon and Sushi Club Collaborate on a Bento Box by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Gourmet Burgers-Inspired Slime Kits
Trill Burgers Collaborates with Sloomoo Institute
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
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
Plush Toy-Inspired Cupcakes
Baked by Melissa Squishmallows Cupcakes are Here for the Holidays
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Video Game-Themed Chocolate Gifts
The Nintendo and Godiva Chocolates are Arriving in Japan
Japanese Listening Bar-Inspired Restaurants
Commune Design Revamps the JW Marriott Hotel Tower
Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites
SLICE x Chupa Chups Slice Balls Feature Nostalgic Gooey Centers
Spooky Squid Ink Pizzas
Pizza Hut Japan's New Landmine Pizza Features Black Truffle Squid Ink
Footwear-Inspired Puzzle Brand Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Launch a Multiyear Partnership
Viral Chocolate Bar-Inspired Treats
The Dubai Chocolate Mille Crêpes Offer a Fusion of Flavors
Viral Chocolate Easter Eggs
Dubai Chocolate Inspired Melt's Pistachio & Kataifi Breton Egg
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
Futuristic Imaginative Design Concepts
Toyota Introduces the Unique E-Collection of Products
Sushi Restaurant-Collab Shoes
Sushi Club and Nike Present a Minimal Pair of Air Force 1s
Anime-Collaborative Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Japan Joins one Piece on a New Lineup
Artist-Designed Cafe Products
This Starbucks Japan Drinkware Features Shogo Sekine Artwork
Nautical-Themed Cartoon Cafes
The SpongeBob Squarepants Cafe Features a Whimsical Menu
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Collaboration Anime Cake Collections
These Pokémon Cakes from Ginza Cozy Corner are Tasty
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Birthday-Themed Mochi Treats
My/Mochi and Mattel Debut Barbie Birthday Cake Ice Cream
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Introduced Four New Globally Inspired Subs
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
Wood-Flavored Ice Cream
Justin Davies Shared a Viral Food Experiment with Smoked Cedar Chocolate
Sardine-Shaped Dark Chocolates
Fishwife Partnered with Bixby Chocolate for Valentine's Day
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes
Mr Kipling Banana Slices Celebrate Despicable Me 4
Iconic Franchise Puzzle Partnerships
LEGO and Pokémon Join Forces on a Multi-Year Partnership
Cereal-Steeped Ice Creams
The Cereal-sly Delicious Series by Salt & Straw Remixes Familiar Flavors
Anime-Inspired Building Sets
LEGO Created a One Piece Collaboration with Netflix
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
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
Frozen Marshmallow Square Sandwiches
Rice Krispies Treats Ice Cream Remixes a Beloved Treat
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
Upcycled Rice Rolls
UNLIMEAT Kimbap Features Plant-Based Bulgogi or Tuna
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
Movie-Inspired Tropical Snacks
Walt Disney World Introduces a New Moana 2-Inspired Dessert Menu
Customer-Driven Retailer Recipe Contests
The 7-Eleven Hawaii Recipe Contest is Interactive
Wish-Inspired Bake-Off Events
Fairmont and Make-A-Wish Launch the Bake-A-Wish Challenge
Edible Construction Cements
Japanese Scientists Produce Edible Cement from Food Waste
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
Hydrangea-Celebrating Cafe Desserts
Itokyuehmon is Offering Florally Inspired Sweets This Spring
Chocolate-Covered Mochi Gummies
Issei Mochi Gummies Debuts Its New Product Just in Time for V-Day
Bean-Filled Chocolate Eggs
UKSnackAttack Shares Imaginative "Snackfishing" Content on Instagram
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Mushroom-Infused Popsicles
Santa Cruz Fungi's Shroomsicles Turn Mushrooms into Sweet Treats
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Plant-Based Raw Seafoods
Green Surf Future Fish Comes in Three Varieties
Exclusive Toy-Inspired Candy Bars
The IT'SUGAR Barbie Chocolate Bars Were Created with Mattel
Japanese Illustration-Inspired Series
Mofusand and KFC Singapore Join on a Special Series
Chewy Japanese Pizza Crusts
Mochiko is Now Using Mochi as a Pizza Crust Option for Added Texture
Savory Breakfast Cups
Incredifulls Share Scrambled Eggs, Cheese & Seasoning in a Bite
Mochi Rice Cake Burgers
Wendy's & First Kitchen Released the Tsukimi Mocchi Teriyaki Ginger Burger
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Ice Cream-Inspired Slime Toys
The Sloomoo Institute Presents Cereal Milk Ice Cream Slime
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
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
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
Anime-Inspired QSR Menus
Burger King France Introduces a New Naruto Menu
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
Banana-Based Roll Cakes
Starbucks Japan Has a Fruity New Banana Rice Flour Roll Cake
Nature-Inspired Cookie Gifts
The Comori Little Forest Cookie Can Encourages Play
Luxurious Smartphone Chocolates
Inspired by Wonka, Caviar Created a Chocolate iPhone 15 Pro Max
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
Seafood-Flavored Snack Chips
Frito-Lay’s Shaketoba Corn Chips Has a Satisfying Fish Flavor
Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes
2foods Gâteau Chocolate Can Be Enjoyed Three Ways
Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks
Peter Minsoub Sim Designs the Souper Connect Stacked Bricks
Japanese Anime-Inspired Puddings
Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory is Serving Spirited Away Puddings
Gourmet Tinned Fish Collections
The Lata Box Shares a Selection of Elevated Fish and Squid
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
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
Groundbreaking Seafood Sub-Brands
The Plant Based Seafood Co. Debuts Two New Sub-Brands
Festive Japanese Catering Menus
Lime House Sushi and Ramen is Offering Catering for the Holidays
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
Plant-Based Tuna Bowls
Island Fin Poké Co. Just Added a Vegan-Friendly Faux Ahi Tuna Bowl
Design-Forward Omakase Restaurants
Kinjo Promises to Deliver an Elevated Culinary Experience
Spring QSR Mochi Pies
The McDonald's Japan Ichigo Daifuku Pie is Textural and Sweet
Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art
Saori Matsushita Creates a New Range of Porcelain Pieces
Modern Vegan Sushi Restaurants
Sushi Momo in Toronto Offers Extensive Plant-Based Options
Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers
The Burger King Japan Kyoto Whopper Has Hachidaime Gihey Rice
Non-Alcoholic Sake Products
Origami Sake Has Introduced ZERO, a First for the US Market
Sushi Chain Chocolate Desserts
Sushiro is Collaborating with Black Thunder This Valentine's Day
Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections
Inedible Doll Was Founded by Designer Stella Cheng
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus
The 2024 IKEA Japan Matcha Fair Has Five Exclusive Sweets
17-Course Omakase Restaurants
Sunset Sushi Miami Will Open on a Fishing Pier
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
Asian Cuisine Seafood Products
Young's Seafood Taste of Asia Range Includes Four Options
American-Made Sake Brands
Kintsugi Sake Blends Japanese Brewing Traditions with Modern Innovation
Protein-Rich Seafood Bowls
These New Scott & Jon's Seafood Bowls Will Arrive in Early 2025
Hot Honey Sushi Rolls
Rock N Roll Sushi Has a New Hot Hot Honey Roll This Fall
Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants
Future Simple Studio Designs the Sushibox Restaurant in Canada
Mystery Ice Cream Shops
Surprise Scoop Invites Ice Cream Lovers to Play Flavor Roulette
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Turtle-Shaped Bamboo Restaurants
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Turtle Restaurant on the Coast
Squid-Shaped Noodle Forks
Nissin Presents the Ika Fork in Japan Shaped Like the Animal
Gold Leaf-Topped Sliders
Son of a Butcher's New Rich N Famous Slider Features Edible Gold Leaf
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
Supportive School Meal Programs
TABLE FOR TWO USA and JETRO Organize a Japanese Cuisine Program
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