Naked Sushi a.k.a. Body Sushi

Are you Sushi Lovers ? I just find out that there is restaurant named “Nyotaimori”. Nyotaimori is the practice of serving sushi on a naked body, usually a fairly young, attractive woman. A similar practice is Nantaimori, which is serving sushi on the body of an attractive young man, mostly in homosexual bars. Some women have protested this practice, not understanding the cultural traditions and artistic value of Nyotaimori. The word itself translates as "Adorned body of a woman." This is an art form that has long been accepted in Japan. Tokyo in particular is famous for this type of art.

While Nyotaimori has been shown in several films, such as Bruno, Sex and the City, and Rising Sun, the practice is not that common in Japan. Where it is practiced, it is usually associated with organized crime and prostitution. In fact, in Japan, it is viewed as a European fad. The true history behind Nyotaimori in Japan has been obscured by legend and rumors. Europeans present it as a long-standing cultural art form, while others say it's rarely practiced outside Yakuza mafia gatherings. Some Japanese cultural experts hold the theory that the practice began in the 1980s economic boom, when wealthy businessmen had a sudden abundance of money and were looking for creative ways to spend it.

The preferred, traditional style of Nyotaimori dining is to use your fingers to retrieve the sushi off the body. Due to restrictions in some locations, the restaurant may require the use of chopsticks only, making sure that patrons don't touch the model and violate any ordinances.

Nyotaimori and Nantaimori require rigorous training for the person who wishes to become a sushi platter. First, the person must learn to lie perfectly still for hours, withstanding prolonged exposure to cold food. Body hair must be completely shaved, including pubic hair. The model takes a bath with a fragrance-free soap, then splashes with cold water to cool the skin before the sushi is applied. Some regions of the world require a layer of plastic between the sushi and the skin to comply with sanitation laws.

Restaurants serving this delicacy are rare and rather private about the details. One location that is bold enough to provide the service, but discreet about the details, is Flash Sushi in London. Diners are invited to different locations at different times. You are only informed of the date and location after you have paid for the meal, usually 24 hours before the dinner. Once there, you'll join up to 12 guests at a champagne reception before partaking in your 10-course sushi dinner off the exquisite models. Dinner costs 250 pounds per person, but wine, champagne, and Japanese beers and whiskeys are complimentary.

Have a nice time ahead to enjoy it !