Two Asian Japanese Girls Practicing A Nyotaimori And Serving Sushi On A Naked Woman's Body

"Before becoming a living sushi platter, the person (usually a woman) is trained to lie down for hours without moving. She or he must also be able to withstand the prolonged exposure to the cold food. Before service, the individual is supposed to have taken a bath using a special fragrance-free soap and then finished off with a splash of cold water to cool the body down somewhat for the sushi. In some parts of the world, in order to comply with sanitation laws, there must be a layer of plastic or other material between the sushi and the body of the woman or man."
—Jack Herbert, Nyotaimori (Body sushi), Japan for the Uninitiated
In the experience of Guardian columnist Julie Bindel, the models in London were hired through an agency, and had no prior training.