Help! Seriously!

I have to think of an idea to research for my senior project today. I will be interning as a sushi cheif. The only problem is, i need a debateable topic for sushi! I hav one right now, but i was hoping the people of FAKKU could help me out with this.


Heres the 1 I have so far: Sushi (or ethnic foods) today is eaten differently, world wide, because of japan's westernization.


Just an example for you guys to work off of. I'll take anything.

You should argue that the practice and art of sushi is serious part of Japanese national, and with globalization now world history and should be looked at as a type of art form.

Or you could discuss cultural acceptance and implementation of sushi since it's introduction.

I'll try to think of some more.

Im sorry, could u rephrase that? I dont understand it.

Well I mean that the practice and or art of making sushi and serving it is a large part of Japanese National culture. And with the onset of Globalization it has become a part of international culture being that several countries now have sushi and their own regional variation (IE California rolls). Because of this you can argue that effort must be made to preserve and catalog these art forms and recipes as a way of recording this phenomenon and amalgamating all this information for generations to come.

Maybe say how healthy sushi is compared to many other food eaten today. Since sushi eggs and what not have a lot of nutrients in it?

Heh, wow i cant beleive i didnt think of that one, its such a big claim sushi has after all, thx.

About that particular poisonous type of sushi, the puffer fish. Should it be serve outside Japan? I really can't think of anything to debate about sushi. I mean its just a type of food, you like it, eat it, if not then don't.

Fugu fish sushi is dangerous if not prepared right. Typically it's only served in restaurants with professional sushi chefs. Or in small shops that specialize in only that. If you want to find such tiny shops for a demonstration and eating I know there are ton's in Shibuya and some in Kabukicho

Im from california near LA, i doubt i will be going to Japan for this 1.

Hmm, talk about how everyone in Japan eats Sushi, regardless of the situation.

Although it isn't really a debateable matter.

Most people where I live refuse to eat sushi because, " Eww, its raw fish, you will get sick!" Try a debate where you compare the health benefits of sushi to our beloved fast food.

Ohhh I don't take any Food-related major or anything , but I remembered I used to discuss this sushi thing with my friends.
It's about how the sushi in my country is way differently processed compared to the original ones from Japan.
Perhaps you could make a topic about how sushi's differently processed and served in each country ?

Thx for the help guys, your support was well used. I think my project will go very smoothly.

Go for banning sushi.

The japanese have among the highest incidence of anisakiasis in the world, largely due to eating raw fish.

heres a rough sketch of a point to use for your idea- explain how sushi menu's got much larger worldwide due to the access of new fish,fruit, and vegetables. One great example is the extremely popular california roll(which the name proves is western made), which has avocado and cucumber, both of which don't seem like native species to Japan. There are plenty of other example that can be easily found if you research, of course

Ban sushi? for the purpose of Anisakis prevention? I hardly think that something that can be usually be avoided altogether simply by buying quality fish product and following food safety guidelines needs to be wholly banned. Besides it's only very rarely that people that contract anisakis have life threatening health issues that are not previously allergenic to such creatures in the first place. It would be like voting to ban beef for the risk of tapeworms or ecoli. It is common but with safe practices and knowing what your buying you can avoid it.

Are you done with the project? I just thought of this reading the other's reply on getting sick by sushi.

Try talking about the complications of serving sushi in places outside of Japan. Sushi in Japan is the best because they use their own fish, fish exclusive to the locals. If sushi is to be served in another country, you have to think of the fish. Is the fish of the same specie in that area as good as the fish in Japan? Is the fish available to that country, or does it have to be delivered? These things count because the quality of fish varies from place to place. Also mention the climate on the area. Hotter climate means that the fish will decay faster, while cooler climates will help preserve the fish. Not to mention the rice.

yah im done picking my topic. I ended up writing about sushi not being dangerous and also being a helthy alternative to many other foods. regardless, im going to learn the art of sushi, i look forward to it. Thanx for the help FAKKU!