The "nicer" sushi places I've been to in Japan (I.e sushi chef behind a desk giving you piece by piece) have been "eating with your hands is suggested, you have to specifically ask for chopsticks".
But the common more affordable places like revolving sushi or where it's part of a larger set meal, everyone just uses chopsticks.
But the common more affordable places like revolving sushi or where it's part of a larger set meal, everyone just uses chopsticks.