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Japan's food is popular in the world for no use of spices. The endeavor in the
Japanese food is fish, seaweed, vegetables, rice and soybeans. Food in Japan involves
a careful presentation that is the layout, the selection of the plate and the
food itself. Stress is given to the harmony of all the three.
Mainly the meal comprises of combination of flavors, textures, and the food
that creates the Japanese style. Noodles are eaten in Japan and also form a
typical lunch, Udon are wheat noodles served in soups and the buckwheat noodles
are served as salads. Vegetables are served with vinegar, pickled, and deep-fried.
Root vegetables are common. The food in Japan does not have many variants this
is because there are no geographical differences in Japan.
Sushi is very popular in Japan and each area serves different style of Sushi.
In Tokyo, Nigiri is the most popular style. The other varieties of Japanese
food includes Donburi, Izakaya, Kaiseki, Kushikatsu, Nabe, Okonomiyaki, Ramen,
Tempura, Unagi, Yakinikku, Yakitori, etc. Most Japanese like to eat rice and
one will find it most common on tables on the other hand bread and noodles are
also important. Japanese also love to eat food from different countries.
As regards the drinks and beverages of Japan Green Tea has a great significance
for the Japanese culture. Often during ones visit to another house would end
up with a green tea meet also. Green Tea also serves as the centerpiece of the
tea ceremony one of the Japan unique traditions. One also can find several varieties
of beer that are brewed in Japan and have become popular worldwide.
Most of the Japanese restaurants specialize in type of food and many allow
patrons to cook at their tables. The traditional type restaurants have low tables
and one has to sit on cushions on the floor. Some restaurants also have the
modern type along with the traditional ones. The traditional setting would require
you to take of your shoes before entering the sitting area.
Well, while eating with your Japanese friends before eating it is important
to say 'itadaki- masu' and 'gochisou-sama' after a meal.
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