Tokyo, Japan – At Neodaimori Restaurant, patrons don’t just eat sushi—they experience it atop the naked body of a human woman. This practice, known as “nyotaimori” (female body plating), has been a controversial yet enduring tradition in Japan, blending culinary art with shock value.
How It Works -A fully nude female model lies motionless on a table, covered only by decorative leaves or minimal garnishes. – Chefs carefully arrange sushi, sashimi, and other delicacies directly on her body. – Diners sit around the table, plucking food from her stomach, arms, and legs while she remains still for hours.
Nyotaimori originated in 19th-century samurai banquets as a display of luxury and power. Today, critics slam it as: Exploitative & dehumanizing – Reducing women to serving platters. Unhygienic concerns – Despite claims of strict sanitation, health experts question food safety. Fading tradition – Fewer Japanese youth support the practice, calling it outdated.
Yet, some defend it as:
✅ Performance art – Models train to hold poses for hours.
✅ High-paying work – Top nyotaimori models earn $500+ per session.
✅ Tourist curiosity – Foreign visitors book months in advance for the “experience.”
“It’s About Control & Discipline” “It’s not sexual—it’s about absolute stillness, like being part of a living painting, says Aiko Tanaka, a 10-year nyotaimori veteran. “But yes, some customers cross the line.”
Global Reactions While rare, similar restaurants have popped up in:
– New York (shut down after protests)
– Bangkok (marketed as “adult sushi”)
– Las Vegas (banned in 2019)
