International Sushi Day | Grab and Go Fast Food

Last Thursday was International Sushi Day.

There seem to have been a lot of “National” and “International” food days lately, and I simply couldn’t keep up with all of them.

So here we are a few days late.

This photograph is one of the few in my fast food project where I left the food in its original container. Normally everything comes out of the packaging and onto a black background, but this one deserved an exception. The deep purple tray, the neat arrangement, and the bright colors of the salmon, tuna, shrimp, avocado, and pickled ginger are all part of what catches your eye in the grocery store.

To me, this is fast food in a different form. It is freshly prepared, packaged, refrigerated, and ready to grab on your way home for lunch or dinner. No drive through required.

Not all that long ago, finding sushi usually meant visiting a Japanese restaurant or a specialty market. Today it has become a common sight in grocery stores, where fresh rolls are made throughout the day and sold alongside sandwiches, salads, and other grab and go meals.

There is a lot more food to tempt you on my website, along with my other photography projects, my Motion page, and my blog, which is updated almost daily. Visit https://www.secondfocus.com

June 21, 2026 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: avocado sushi, black background, commercial food photography, convenience food, fast food, Food Photography, grab and go, grocery deli, grocery store sushi, Ian L Sitren, International Sushi Day, Japanese food, nigiri, prepared food, refrigerated meals, salmon sushi, secondfocus, shrimp sushi, sushi, sushi photography, takeout, tuna sushi | Leave a comment