Could spicy wasabi boost your brain power? 00:57 Tokyo — A study conducted in Japan suggests there's more to sushi than just a healthy dose of fish and seaweed. Researchers at Tohoku University ...

Sushi lovers, listen up. New research has found that wasabi is much more than a condiment with a kick. It's active ingredient, 6-MSITC, is now not only a known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ...

What is wasabi? Wasabi is a spicy, bright-green condiment paste that is frequently served alongside sushi.Also called Japanese horseradish, it's known for its instant kick and lingering flavor ...

Wasabi, the spicy condiment often served with sushi, might help healthy older adults who don’t have any cognitive issues improve their memory, a small Japanese study suggests.. Scientists ...

According to Taste Atlas , most wasabi (Wasabia japonica) served globally is not authentic - it's a blend of horseradish, mustard, and green food colouring.

Wasabi retails for around 10,000 yen ($66) per kilogram, which compares favorably with lettuce and other leaf vegetables, as well as paprika and tomatoes, that are often raised indoors.

Wasabi Village offers stays with a tour (in Japanese only) from ¥38,000 (£207) for two people. Kodo Travel can arrange three-day English-language guided trips that include Wasabi Village from ¥ ...

Markus Mead, left, of Oregon Coast Wasabi letting spice fans taste fresh wasabi at the first annual WasabiFest in Portland, Ore., on June 14, 2025.