Japanese food
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[Business oportunity] Japanese food is popular all over the world, and opportunities for foreign business are expanding. In particular, sushi, ramen, tempura, and sukiyaki are well known and popular overseas. Various business developments are possible, including the overseas expansion of Japanese restaurants, online sales of Japanese food-related products, and cooking classes. |
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Variety of Japanese food
The Japanese cuisine offers a great variety of dishes and regional specialties. Some of the most popular Japanese dishes are listed below.
They are categorized below into rice dishes, seafood dishes, noodle dishes, hot pot dishes, meat dishes, soybean dishes, yoshoku dishes and other dishes. Some dishes may fit into multiple categories, but are listed only once.
Japanese Table Manners
Some restaurants in Japan have low tables and cushions on tatami floor instead of (or in addition to) Western-style chairs and tables.
Shoes and slippers have to be removed before stepping on tatami. Also, avoid stepping onto cushions other than your own. See our sitting page for more details about sitting techniques and rules...
Japanese cuisine experience
Japanese cuisine is a worldwide phenomenon. Indelibly tied to the land, the seasons, and the people, it’s best experienced right here at home.


