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An Iidaya staff member in the section for onigiri molds and makisu sushi roll mats. (© Nomura Kazuyuki)
Molds for making cute animal-shaped onigiri. (© Nomura Kazuyuki)
Neatly woven bamboo strips. (© Nomura Kazuyuki)
Place a sheet of dried nori on the mat, top it with rice and fillings, and then, pressing gently, roll everything up and away from you. (© Pixta)
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