TOKYO, Jan. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabimori, Inc. has introduced a fully vegetarian omakase option—prepared without any seafood—to its popular sushi interpreting service, "sushiuniversity®," which has been widely used by international travelers.
Official website: https://sushiuniversity.jp/
Background of the omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans
It's estimated that about 1.5 billion people worldwide follow a vegetarian or plant-based diet, accounting for roughly 18% of the global population. While Japan has seen a surge in international tourism in recent years, vegetarian and vegan visitors often face limited opportunities to enjoy one of the country's most iconic culinary traditions—sushi.
Omakase sushi offers an efficient and flexible model for ingredient sourcing and aligns well with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At Sushi University, we see it as part of our mission to communicate in advance with vegetarian and vegan guests about the ingredients used, ensuring an inclusive and thoughtful dining experience.
Some participants completely avoid fish, while others simply dislike raw seafood. With our growing experience in accommodating such needs, we believe the time is right to offer an authentic, plant-based sushi omakase experience—one that stays true to the spirit of Japanese culinary artistry and hospitality.
Cultural and culinary principles behind omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans
Rooted in centuries of culinary tradition, Japanese cuisine offers principles that make omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans truly authentic.
The traditional concepts of "Five Tastes" (Gomi), "Five Colors" (Goshiki), and "Five Techniques" (Goho)—core elements of washoku—have long guided harmony in flavor, appearance, and nutrition. These ideas, developed to balance taste, presentation, and sensory experience, form the heart of Japanese culinary philosophy.
Historically, Edomae sushi chefs used techniques such as salting, simmering, steaming, marinating, and aging to enhance umami and preserve seafood before refrigeration. Today, these same techniques are applied to vegetables: salting reduces bitterness, gentle heating enhances natural sweetness, marinating in kombu adds depth, and fermentation develops complex flavors. In this way, vegetarian and vegan omakase become more than a fish substitute—they are a refined, nuanced expression of plant-based ingredients.
The three core principles further enrich the experience:
- Five Tastes (Gomi: sweet, sour, bitter, salty, umami): Ingredients naturally provide a wide range of subtle flavors.
- Five Colors (Goshiki: white, yellow, red, green, black): Japan's agricultural variety creates visual appeal and balanced nutrition.
- Five Techniques (Goho: raw, simmered, grilled, fried, steamed): Varied preparations enhance texture and aroma.
Together, these principles reflect Japan's long-held wisdom—taste harmony, visual beauty, and nutritional balance—while aligning with the values of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans is thus not just an alternative to traditional sushi but a continuation of Japan's culinary aesthetics, reinterpreted for modern guests.
Features of the omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans
The omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans is crafted from the finest ingredients selected by skilled sushi chefs, while guests enjoy watching them work up close at the counter.
Additionally, the joy of directly communicating with the chef to create a custom menu on the spot, which was once unavailable to vegetarians and vegans, is now accessible, allowing all guests to fully enjoy traditional sushi during their visit to Japan.
Furthermore, as a farming nation, Japan has developed a rich culinary culture over centuries, refining techniques to prepare grains and vegetables in delicious ways. This experience lets guests savor the abundant flavors and nutritional benefits of seasonal produce, with each visit offering the discovery of ingredients unique to the time of year.
Interpreting services are combined with hotel pick-up to create various courses that fit tourists' budgets.
Sushi University offers an omakase sushi course for vegetarians and vegans (¥16,000) and five other courses for general travelers (¥19,000–¥69,000), all of which include meals and interpreting services.
Guests who wish to experience this omakase sushi for vegetarians and vegans can make a reservation in advance via our online booking system. We recommend booking early, as seats are limited and the course is highly popular among international visitors.
Booking: https://sushiuniversity.jp/apply/
About Tabimori, Inc.
Tabimori, Inc. inspires meaningful travel by providing multilingual information and services that break down language barriers, making journeys more accessible and enjoyable for travelers worldwide.
Official Website: https://tabimori.com
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Tabimori, Inc. Launches Authentic Omakase Sushi Course for Vegetarians and Vegans -- A Cultural Culinary Innovation for Global Travelers
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NOR or NAND Flash? License AND! Arasan announces xSPI NOR AND eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP integrated seamlessly with its xSPI + eMMC Combo Controller IP
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arasan Chip Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor IP for mobile and automobile SoCs, today announced the immediate availability of its xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP. This IP integrates both xSPI and eMMC 5.1 PHY into a single unified solution, enabling support for two distinct memory protocols within the same IP. The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is targeted at mission critical applications in defense and aerospace industries for SoC's that require the reliability of the NOR Flash and bulk data storage capabilities and cost advantages of the NAND Flash. This IP can also be used by for life endangering applications like medical devices wherein reliability is paramount.
The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is engineered to address the growing demand for high-performance, area-efficient storage solutions in embedded and boot applications. By leveraging a shared I/O and analog front-end architecture, the design significantly reduces pin count and silicon footprint, delivering a cost-effective and power-optimized implementation for SoC and MCU platforms.
"This dual-mode PHY allows customers to seamlessly support both eMMC and next-generation xSPI devices with a single low pin count IP, lowering system cost and accelerating time to market. With the launch of our xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP , Arasan continues to push the boundaries of storage interface IP innovation," said Ron Mabry, VP of Sales at Arasan.
Arasan offers a comprehensive suite of mobile storage IP for solid state storage interfaces like UFS, eMMC, xSPI, NAND Flash and I2C Controller IP. Arasan has sold over 200 licenses of its eMMC IP and is also the leading provider xSPI IP thereby addressing the NOR and NAND Flash markets individually or how with this product, providing a combined solution.
The xSPI and eMMC Combo PHY IP is available to license immediately on leading foundries in nodes from 28nm to 3nm.
About Arasan:
Arasan Chip Systems is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces, with over a billion chips shipped with our IP. Our high-quality, silicon-proven Total IP Solutions encompass digital IP, Analog Mixed Signal PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK, and Software. With a strong focus on mobile SoCs, we have been at the forefront of the Mobile evolution since the mid-90s, supporting various mobile devices, including smartphones, automobiles, drones, and IoT devices, with our standards-based IP.
NOR or NAND Flash? License AND! Arasan announces xSPI NOR AND eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP integrated seamlessly with its xSPI + eMMC Combo Controller IP
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Arasan Chip Systems, a leading provider of semiconductor IP for mobile and automobile SoCs, today announced the immediate availability of its xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP. This IP integrates both xSPI and eMMC 5.1 PHY into a single unified solution, enabling support for two distinct memory protocols within the same IP. The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is targeted at mission critical applications in defense and aerospace industries for SoC's that require the reliability of the NOR Flash and bulk data storage capabilities and cost advantages of the NAND Flash. This IP can also be used by for life endangering applications like medical devices wherein reliability is paramount.
The xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP is engineered to address the growing demand for high-performance, area-efficient storage solutions in embedded and boot applications. By leveraging a shared I/O and analog front-end architecture, the design significantly reduces pin count and silicon footprint, delivering a cost-effective and power-optimized implementation for SoC and MCU platforms.
"This dual-mode PHY allows customers to seamlessly support both eMMC and next-generation xSPI devices with a single low pin count IP, lowering system cost and accelerating time to market. With the launch of our xSPI + eMMC Combo PHY IP , Arasan continues to push the boundaries of storage interface IP innovation," said Ron Mabry, VP of Sales at Arasan.
Arasan offers a comprehensive suite of mobile storage IP for solid state storage interfaces like UFS, eMMC, xSPI, NAND Flash and I2C Controller IP. Arasan has sold over 200 licenses of its eMMC IP and is also the leading provider xSPI IP thereby addressing the NOR and NAND Flash markets individually or how with this product, providing a combined solution.
The xSPI and eMMC Combo PHY IP is available to license immediately on leading foundries in nodes from 28nm to 3nm.
About Arasan:
Arasan Chip Systems is a leading provider of IP for mobile storage and mobile connectivity interfaces, with over a billion chips shipped with our IP. Our high-quality, silicon-proven Total IP Solutions encompass digital IP, Analog Mixed Signal PHY IP, Verification IP, HDK, and Software. With a strong focus on mobile SoCs, we have been at the forefront of the Mobile evolution since the mid-90s, supporting various mobile devices, including smartphones, automobiles, drones, and IoT devices, with our standards-based IP.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Arasan announces the immediate availability of the industries first xSPI NOR + eMMC NAND Combo PHY IP
