Japanese food– tag –
Japanese food has a long and storied history, dating back to the Jomon period (-14000 - -400 BCE). It has a regional and local diversity, influenced by foreign innovations and consumption patterns. It is characterized by a dietary style of “one soup, three sides,” with rice and dishes served in separate bowls and plates. It is a cuisine that is constantly evolving and enjoyed all over the world.
Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and its presentation. The traditional cuisine of Japan, known as washoku, is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is common and is often grilled or served raw as sashimi or in sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter to make tempura.
Japanese cuisine follows the “rules of five,” which emphasize variety and balance. This is achieved through the use of five colors (black, white, red, yellow, and green), five cooking techniques (raw food, grilling, steaming, boiling, and frying), and five flavors (sweet, spicy, salty, sour, and bitter). These principles can be found even in a single meal of one soup and three sides paired with rice.
In addition to traditional dishes like sushi and tempura, Japanese cuisine has also been influenced by other cultures. Dishes like ramen and gyoza have Chinese origins but have been adapted to Japanese tastes. Western dishes like spaghetti and curry have also been incorporated into Japanese cuisine.
In recent years, Japanese cuisine has continued to evolve and incorporate new ingredients and cooking techniques. Western dishes like spaghetti and curry have been adapted to Japanese tastes, while traditional dishes like sushi and ramen have become popular around the world.
In the modern era, Japanese cuisine has also opened up to influence from Western cuisines. Dishes inspired by foreign food, like ramen and gyoza, as well as foods like spaghetti, curry and hamburgers, have been adapted to Japanese tastes and ingredients. Some regional dishes have also become familiar throughout Japan.
Japanese food has become popular around the world for its delicious flavors and beautiful presentation. In 2013, washoku was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in recognition of its cultural significance.
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Yamaguchi
Kawara soba (瓦そば)
【What is Kawara soba?】 Kawara Soba (瓦そば) is a traditional Japanese dish of Shimonoseki City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Locals make this by placing the cha soba and ingredients on a heated tile and eating it in warm noodle soup. Kawara... -
Mie
Matsusaka Beef (松阪牛)
Japanese Wagyu beef is one of the most prized proteins in the culinary world and is deemed as luxurious as caviar and black truffles. The stunning marbling of fat, tantalizing texture, and umami-rich wagyu is what all steak lovers dream ... -
Shizuoka
Kinako Mochi (きな粉餅)
What if I told you that there is a Japanese dessert that can make you live longer and happier? It is called kinako mochi, and it consists of chewy rice cakes dusted with roasted soybean powder. Kinako mochi has a nutty and slightly sweet... -
Tokyo
Unadon (うな丼)
Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Unadon is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Tokyo’s specialty cuisines from the Edo period, and locals usually served this by p... -
Tokyo
Chanko Nabe (ちゃんこ鍋)
Chanko-nabe is a rich Japanese stew that is frequently consumed by sumo wrestlers as part of their weight-gain regimen. This dish is also well-liked in eateries run by retired sumo wrestlers who specialize in it. Let's delve into the det... -
Kyoto
Inari zushi (いなり寿司)
Should you be visiting Kyoto or another part of Japan, or even trying out a sushi night in your own home, then Inarizushi must be on your list of things to try. The wonderful flavours of this type of sushi is worth the trip to Japan. 【E... -
Tokyo
Hishi mochi (菱餅)
【Introduction to Hishi Mochi】 In Japan, they have this custom or festival in which they celebrated it for the growth of girls. They call it "Hinamatsuri" and they always held it on March 3rd. One of the indispensable items on this day ... -
Kyoto
Hina-arare (ひなあられ)
【Introduction to Hinaarare】 The Hinamatsuri in Japan is celebrated with chirashizushi, clam soup, rice cakes, and Hina-arare. Hinamatsuri has been popular as a celebration for the growth of girls since the Edo period. Locals held this ... -
Tokyo
Chirashizushi (ちらしずし)
【Introduction to Chirashizushi】 Did you know that Japan has many types of sushi including Edomae sushi, Bekko sushi, Sasa sushi, Hatahata sushi, and Saba sushi? And today, we will add another type of sushi to the list. It is the Chiras... -
Kyoto
Senmaizuke (千枚漬け)
【Introduction to Senmaizuke】 Did you know that pickles are famous in Kyoto? They use fresh vegetables from the area, and the flavour is subtle. If you go around Kyoto's market streets, you'll notice a lot of businesses selling only pic...