Interestingly, sushi was originally a South-East Asian method for storing and preserving fish in salted and fermented rice so it could be eaten later.

The rice would be thrown away and only the preserved fish would be eaten! We are grateful that over time sushi as we know it evolved and to this day is still a favourite in Australia.

Celebrate International Sushi Day by shouting the team a sushi lunch, or if your colleagues like a bit of healthy rivalry, how about a sushi-making competition? YouTube offers plenty of demonstrations and inspiration to get some teams together.

Today is also International Picnic Day. Take your sushi lunch outdoors and enjoy a delicious shared meal out in nature.