Quick Facts about Norway

Curious places, history and hidden gems in Norway.

Norway Gave Japan Salmon Sushi Food & Drink

Norway Gave Japan Salmon Sushi

Did you know salmon sushi came from Norway, not Japan? Until the 1980s the Japanese didn't eat raw salmon, fearing parasites. A Norwegian trade campaign convinced them their cold, farmed Atlantic salmon was safe and delicious — and salmon nigiri became a global staple.

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