Oshibori manufactured at the client's request. In this case, the towels are often made of a non-woven fiber. "Oshibori" is usually translated as "hot towel". Most airlines distribute hot towels to international first and business class passengers prior to the first meal on long haul flights. The heated towel used in barber's shops to moisturize the skin or beard and make it easier to shave can also be thought of as a type of oshibori. Much of this article was translated from , as retrieved on November 26, 2006. Oshibori An or hot towel in English is a wet hand towel
Zuma (restaurant) Zuma (restaurant) Zuma is a restaurant founded by chef Rainer Becker, inspired by informal "izakaya"-style Japanese dining in which dishes are brought to the table continuously throughout the meal. Becker developed the Zuma concept while working in Tokyo, where he spent six years learning the intricacies of both Japanese food and culture. In 2002, together with Arjun Waney and Divia Lalvani, Becker launched Zuma's first location in the Knightsbridge area of London. Its success led to the opening of Zuma restaurants in Hong Kong in 2007, Istanbul in 2008, Dubai in 2009, and Miami in 2010. Zuma London has an