# Sushi Encyclopedias Sushipedia is for People Who Love Sushi & Want to Know What They're Eating By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-09-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-encyclopedia-sushipedia References: [adverblog](http://www.adverblog.com/archives/004064.htm) & [tokiolabs](http://www.tokiolabs.com/) If you love sushi, but sometimes don't branch out enough because you fear accidentally ordering something served still alive, then you need the Sushipedia [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-barcode) app! This handy application was developed by Tokiolabs and it is super informative. Scroll through every type of roll your can imagine and select to instantly see more information about what it is comprised of. My sushi ordering woes are over! **Implications** - Globalization has enabled consumers to encounter different cultures from every corner of the world without actually having to travel. Businesses and companies will benefit by providing individuals with the opportunity to transform their [cultural curiosity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-tokyo-gourmet) into actual knowledge that will increase the experience of indulging in another culture's delicacies. An informed consumer will experience more pleasure or satisfaction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Foodie-apps:** Creating apps like Sushipedia to provide consumers with information about different cuisines increases the experience of indulging in another culture's delicacies. - **Cultural-curiosity:** Globalization has enabled consumers to encounter different cultures from every corner of the world without actually traveling, which has created a demand for informative apps that can provide cultural insights. - **Information-overload:** The need for apps like Sushipedia highlights the importance of providing clear and concise information about cuisines to prevent information overload and make it easier for consumers to make informed choices. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can benefit from developing informative apps like Sushipedia to provide customers with information about different cuisines. - **Technology:** The technology industry can provide innovative and informative apps like Sushipedia to enhance the experience of indulging in different cultures' delicacies. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from developing apps like Sushipedia to provide cultural insights to individuals who are interested in exploring different cuisines while traveling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Sushi Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course.md) - [Improved Sushi Rewards Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-rewards-apps.md) - [Multilingual Restaurant Reservation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabelog-app.md) - [Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-rolls.md) - [At-Home Omakase Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-fresh-cart.md) - [Elevated Restaurant Sushi Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-experience.md) - [Pregnancy-Safe Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanetsu-sushi.md) - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md)