"Like sumo and Kabuki, the traditional art of making sushi has long been monopolized by men. Until now. At Nadeshico (translation: ideal woman) Sushi, which opened its doors late last year, young women line up behind a 17-seat counter, meticulously crafting individual pieces of nigiri (or regular) sushi while bantering with the clientele, 90% of which is male. The restaurant's specialty: sushi rolls shaped like cartoon panda and frog heads, adorned with heart-shaped eggs."
Hot Women Serving Cold Fish Make For Raw Feelings in Tokyo
by Mariko Sanchanta
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704254304576117193420193936.html?KEYWORDS=sushi#articleTabs%3Darticle
Top Five Wives Tales on Why Women Can't Cut It As Sushi Chefs
http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2011/03/04/top-five-old-wives-tales-why-women-cant-cut-it-as-sushi-chefs/?KEYWORDS=sushi
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