JAPANESE FOOD CULTURE

Japanese Food Culture

Explore the traditions, customs, history, and everyday ideas that shape the way food is prepared and enjoyed in Japan.

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What Is Washoku? The Principles Behind Japanese Cuisine

traditional Japanese washoku meal with seasonal dishes

Washoku is not the name of one recipe or a promise that every Japanese meal follows the same rules. It is a broad food culture built from knowledge, skills, customs, ingredients, and ways of sharing meals. Everyday rice and soup, regional preserved foods, New Year dishes, and refined restaurant cooking can all sit within that … Read more