How to Open Convenience Store Rice Balls

It is no exaggeration to say that onigiri (rice balls) in convenience stores are one of Japan’s most popular fast foods.

Have you ever wondered how to eat onigiri, which have become so ingrained in Japanese culture?

Don’t worry anymore! Read this and you are now a master of Convenience Store Rice Ball!

Let’s enjoy Japanese convenience store onigiri in a very simple and easy way.

Step1 : Pull down

Looking at the rice ball from the front, the number 1 is on the upper side.
Pinch this No. 1 and pull it down.

The point is to pull all the way down to the back side of the rice ball.

In the lower right hand corner of the rice ball, you will find the number 2.
Pinch this No. 2 and pull it to the side.

The key is to pull it right sideways.

Pull slowly and gently so as not to tear the nori.
(nori means toasted seaweed !)

Next is the final step. Easy, isn’t it?

You will find number 3 on the lower right side of the rice ball.
Pinch this No. 3 and pull it to the side.

Be careful not to tear the nori until the end.

That is all! You have now mastered the convenience store Rice Balls.
Enjoy these Japanese soul foods that you can easily buy at convenience stores 🙂