# DIY Seafood Contraptions The Strapya World ‘Sushi Bazooka’ Simplifies Japanese Cuisine By Jordy E | Published 2012-07-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bazooka References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5926339/sushi-bazooka) & [strapya-world](http://www.strapya-world.com/products/58427.html) The Strapya World ‘Sushi Bazooka’ device simplifies the creation and consumption of sushi. Production of the Japanese dish can be tricky and costly, leading many to the doors of [eastern-themed restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox-restaurant). And while these cultural culinary hubs have delivered delicious mixtures of white rice, seafood and sesame seeds, this plastic contraption provides a practical at-home alternative. Users of the Sushi Bazooka merely have to fill the tube with [salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blumar), crab, vegetables or virtually any other desired ingredient. A compression system then shoots out these very ingredients. While the rounds of fresh produce do need to be rolled on to sheets of seaweed, this step is considerably minimal, effectively trimming down the time and effort that comes with the assembly of sushi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Sushi Gadgets:** The Sushi Bazooka simplifies the creation of sushi, providing a practical at-home alternative. - **Streamlined Food Preparation:** The Sushi Bazooka minimizes the time and effort required for assembling sushi, offering a convenient solution for busy individuals. - **Alternative Culinary Tools:** The Sushi Bazooka represents a disruptive innovation in the traditional methods of making sushi, introducing a novel approach to sushi preparation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance:** The Sushi Bazooka introduces a novel kitchen gadget for DIY sushi making, opening opportunities for innovation and market growth. - **Food Service:** The Sushi Bazooka provides a potential solution for restaurants seeking to streamline their sushi production process, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. - **Food Retail:** The Sushi Bazooka offers a unique product for food retail companies, catering to the growing demand for convenient and easy-to-use kitchen tools. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Bread-Based Sushi Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughmakase.md) - [Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-rolls.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [At-Home Omakase Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart.md) - [Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-feeder-tray.md) - [Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-suitcases.md) - [Square Spicy Tuna Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-spicy-tuna-roll.md) - [Make-at-Home Rice Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-rice-burgers.md)