Rice ball（Onigiri） - Soul Food of Japan -

In Japan, we'll bring the rice ball well at lunch.
In particular, such as field trips and athletic meet, we I'll bring the rice ball when eating outdoors.
Rice ball is called "Onigiria" in Japanese.
It is simple cuisine, but Japanese prefer to eat rice balls.
In the convenience store, a lot of types of rice ball has been sold.

Traditional ingredients is such as pickled plums and bonito and kelp, salmon and cod roe. As a new tool, tuna, grilled chicken, roast pork, boiled beef, eggs, and ham. There is also a rice ball of fried rice or pilaf.

Even at convenience stores and supermarkets of Japan capital abroad, a variety of rice ball has been sold. 
But rice of the type suitable for holding the rice ball has been cultivated in Japan. When you came to Japan, please try the pros and cons of the Japanese rice ball.