Japan's most ancient fast food -- compressed rice formed into triangles or cylinders and wrapped in nori seaweed -- dates back to the Heian period and has been found in 11th-century writings. Modern convenience store onigiri, with over 40 flavors from tuna mayo to pickled plum, are purchased 10 million times daily in Japan alone, making them the country's best-selling packaged food.

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