The Reischauer Institute of Japanese supports Onigiri Action, a social good campaign hosted by Table for Two (@tablefor2_usa) during the month of October to celebrate World Food Day on October 16 and raise awareness of food and health-related issues around the world.
Engage in Onigiri Action by making, sharing, and taking photos of onigiri. For each photo of onigiri posted to Instagram with the hashtag #onigiriaction, 5 school meals will be delivered to children in need through Table for Two. In addition, please tag #rijsxonigiriaction and @harvard_rijs_japan for the chance to be featured on the RIJS Instagram page. We look forward to connecting with you and seeing your culinary creations!
To learn more about Onigiri Action, Table for Two, and World Food Day, visit their websites and watch the videos below.
Learn How to Make Onigiri with Debra Samuels
To learn more about onigiri, watch these videos below:
- "Rice Overview" by Wa-Shokuiku, Table for Two
- "How To Make Onigiri (Rice Ball)" by Just One Cookbook
- おにぎり協会「おにぎりのおいしい握り方」
For an academic analysis of the history and culture behind onigiri, please read the article below, "Rice Ball Rivalries: Japanese Convenience Stores and the Appetite of Late Capitalism," by Reischauer Institute Executive Director, Dr. Gavin H. Whitelaw.