TRADITION Nyotaimori is also known as body sushi still exist in Japan. It is an ancient tradition of enjoying sushi and sashimi on top of a naked woman. In the past, this tradition was made as a celebration of the samurai who won in battle.
Several restaurants in Japan have adopted this tradition as a service to attract customers. Body sushi Nyotaimori, a service that allows restaurant customers to eat from a woman’s skin.
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In addition to the important parts that are usually covered with some kind of decoration, the modesty of the female model also depends on the position, while the food is on top of her body.
This tradition has been banned in many countries, even Japan. In the 1990s, the phenomenon attracted much media attention in the West. Body sushi is a new phenomenon that attracts the attention of Hollywood celebrities.
No doubt, the body sushi demonstration drew protests from feminist circles. After a Japanese restaurant served body sushi in Kunming, China’s conservative city, a fight broke out in China.
“This shows a lack of respect for women. I’m not sure how people can eat something like this,” said one disgruntled resident.
Models are trained to lie still for several hours, they must be able to withstand accidental splashes of cold water and stimulation from chopsticks.
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Before the banquet, the body must be specially cleaned with perfume-free soap.
Traditionally, food is eaten directly from the model’s skin, but sanitation laws in many countries prohibit this, forcing restaurants to wrap their models in plastic wrap to prevent skin-to-food contact.
Nyotaimori is often used for birthday parties or farewell parties.
