What is an Inari?

Inari typically refers to Inari sushi, a type of Japanese sushi made by filling a pouch of seasoned fried tofu (aburaage) with sushi rice. Inari can also refer to Inari Ōkami, a popular deity in Japanese Shinto religion associated with rice, fertility, and prosperity. In culinary contexts, Inari sushi is enjoyed for its sweet and savory flavor and is a common item in Japanese bento boxes and sushi restaurants. The term may also refer to places named Inari, such as Inari, Finland, but in food and culture, it most often relates to the sushi or the Shinto deity.