Washoku (Japanese Food) was registered by UNESCO as an intangible cultural asset in December 2013. That means the traditional food culture of the Japanese people has been globally recognized as one of the leading intangible cultural assets of humanity.
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The kanji characters for the word “ryori” (cooking) mean measuring things and putting them in place. “Measuring” means not just measuring weights, but also gauging the guest’s tastes, the sense of the current season, the surrounding environment, and other aspects, and the result that is served is “ryori”.
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Nihonshu, or Japanese sake, is Japan’s national drink, and the epitome of Japanese culture. Made from rice and water, the blessings of Japan’s land and climate, it is made in all parts of Japan, and is intimately interconnected with Japan’s unique beliefs, annual festivals, and way of life.
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Exclusive Interview: Gindaco CEO Morio Sase - "Each piece of takoyaki is small, so a tray of them is ideal for sharing, which makes it a uniquely Japanese 'kyoshoku' (shared dish)."
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The basis of washoku is that it is the meals of ordinary homes, forming a four-part set of rice, soup, side dishes, and pickles. Soup, side dishes, and pickles are served as complementary dishes to enhance enjoyment of rice as the staple food.
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The American “Food & Wine Magazine,” famous for rating the most advanced cuisine and lively dining, selected Tokyo as the top “city for the gourmet” two years running, in 2008 and 2009.
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Experiencing the pleasure of Japanese cuisine is a must for any Nippon-bound traveler. For an authentic meal rich in both tradition and taste, kaiseki is the best Japan has to offer.
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Two of the top interests for foreign travelers visiting Japan are “to experience Japanese food” and “to shop in Japan.”
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An introduction to popular department store basement floors, which have all kinds of Tokyo omiage (souvenirs)
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Embedded into the northern reaches of the great Kanto plain, Ibaraki Prefecture stretches from an extended seaside shoreline across agricultural fields and up into the hefty hills sprinkled with impressive Shinto shrines.
Introducing 3 bars in Tokyo: Bar Avanti in Ginza, Mixology Heritage in Uchisaiwaicho, and Bar & Cafe Camellia in Marunouchi.
The International Hotel and Restaurant Show, now in its 51st consecutive year and marking more than half a century, was held at Tokyo Big Sight from February 7 to 10, 2023.
Our editorial team at “delicious Japan” sees these three elements driving Japan's food scene in future, so we'll be commenting on past, present, and future food scenes with reference to developments around the world.
