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Edo-mae zushi
Japan is renowned for Edo-mae zushi, commonly known as sushi. Sushi is a dish deeply rooted in Japanese culture, featuring ingredients such as rice, seafood, and seaweed. Similar to Korean Kimbap, Sushi always delivers impressive and unforgettable experiences to diners.
Japanese Sushi
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki, a famous dish from the Hiroshima region, is also known as the Japanese pizza due to its resemblance to Italian pizza. The dish is a harmonious combination of rice flour, cabbage, thinly sliced beef, octopus, baby shrimp, cheese, and noodles. However, the ingredients are not mixed together but arranged in layers.
Unlike pizza, Okonomiyaki has two layers of outer dough, with the filling in between, and a final touch of sauce on the outside. A dish that cannot be missed when in Japan.
Tempura
Tempura enhances the allure of Japanese cuisine, featuring a variety of seafood, vegetables, and root vegetables coated in batter and deep-fried. This dish is widely popular in Japanese meals, from boxed lunches to upscale banquets.
Tempura Dish
Internationally renowned alongside Sushi, Tempura is the most recognized Japanese dish worldwide.
Wagashi Cake
Japan is also famous for its various sweet cakes, and Wagashi is one of them. With delightful flavors, diverse colors, and intricate shapes, Wagashi comes in many types, each carrying profound significance.
Wagashi cakes are considered the most distinctive sweet treats in Japan. This traditional seasonal cake is cherished in tea ceremonies, weddings, and as gifts for loved ones and friends.
Sake Wine
Sake Wine Tradition
Sake, a traditional and distinctive beverage of Japan, is crafted from water and rice, undergoes fermentation. It is a popular drink among the Japanese, commonly found in every household in Japan. Hence, when in Japan, discovering and enjoying a bottle of Sake is easily attainable.
At different temperatures, sake reveals varying flavor profiles, allowing you the freedom to choose a taste that suits your preferences.
Tea Ceremony
Traditional Tea Experience
Traveling in Japan is incomplete without experiencing the tea ceremony. The tea ceremony embodies the rich traditional culture of the Japanese people. From the art of brewing tea to the way the Japanese enjoy their tea ceremony, it is an entire art form that reflects the Japanese character. Enjoying a cup of tea ceremony is also an incredibly fascinating experience for tourists. With its unique cuisine, Japan not only captivates tourists with its mesmerizing landscapes but also its exceptional culinary scene.
Nguyen Phuong
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