Japanese starter - HELP!!!!

[ilovedfatbrian]

I need to take a starter to a lunch party which is based around Japanese food. I really can't do sushi (the thought of making it is too scary), but I would like to make something simple but tasty. Does anyone have any ideas please!!!?? Thanks v much

Tempura
or
miso soup with tofu (usual starter in Japan)

Not all sushi is scary - try youtube
"temaki sushi" (hand rolls). I did them once for a party. In fact I just let the guests roll their own. But it won't be too difficult to roll lots.

Tempura is scarier!

How about yakitori?