2019

Japanese cuisine, also known as “Washoku 和食” in Japanese, uses locally available ingredients such as fish, vegetables, and rice. What sets Japanese cuisine apart is its use of fresh and fermented ingredients.

On a Saturday morning, leftover tasks from Friday evening made me sick. I could not feel relaxed until I finished them up. When I felt irritated, the sound: hooo-hoke-Kyo came outside. It was a singing of Uguisu (Japanese Bush Warbler).

After a long day at work, it’s not uncommon to be lured by the delicious scent of grilled chicken on the streets of Izakaya. The source of this aroma is Yakitori-ya, a Japanese restaurant that specializes in charcoal-grilled chicken skewers.

Foods in Japan stimulate our multiple senses. Delicious foods have not only good tastes but also good appearance, smells, and texture.