{"id":3435,"date":"2020-05-12T12:13:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T03:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vhbloglive.wpengine.com\/?p=3435"},"modified":"2020-05-12T12:13:37","modified_gmt":"2020-05-12T03:13:37","slug":"traditional-japanese-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.villagehouse.jp\/en\/japanese-apartment-life\/traditional-japanese-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Japanese Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japan is known\nfor many things, from its beautiful scenery to its great and rich cultural\nbackground. Another major highlight is the culinary tradition of the island\nnation. It is known the world over as one of the best places for people to\nvisit just for the food. It has a long history of delicious and healthy food\nchoices. Your trip to Japan would be incomplete without trying some foods that\nare exclusive to or well made in, Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sushi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the most\npopular and well-known food to come from Japan. Everyone the world over has\ntried the Japanese food in their home country, but you must try it when you\nvisit Japan yourself. You will find hundreds of shops that make sushi in the\ntraditional way right in front of your eyes. You can also find the popular\nconveyor belt sushi restaurants throughout Japan. They are quick and easy ways\nto satisfy your sushi needs and get you many kinds of sushi for a cheap\nprice.  It will be different from the\nkind you eat in your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Udon<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Udon is a popular\nfood in Japan and can be found at almost every train station in the country.\nUdon is thick noodles served with or in hot or cold soup broth. Udon comes with\na variety of sides, the most common being inari, fried tofu. Most areas of Japan\nwill boast their own version of the traditional treat. Yaki udon is a popular\nchoice during the summertime when it is common to see many people barbequing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tofu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tofu is a common\nfood in most Asian cultures and is one of the healthiest things a person could\neat. It is soymilk curd that is usually cut into blocks. It is used in almost\nall Japanese cooking and generally is flavorless by itself. It is a versatile ingredient\nthat can be prepared in many ways. One popular dish is mabudofu and it can be ordered\nin many Japanese restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tempura<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tempura battered\nfood is a popular treat that can be found in most restaurants and even\nconvenience stores. Typically, you will find meats and vegetables deep-fried in\ntempura batter. They are great treats when you are walking around the cities\nand are especially popular during festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yakiniku<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yakiniku is a\ntraditional Japanese barbeque that has you eating meat that you cooked\nyourself. The typical yakiniku restaurant will have small barbeque pits at each\ntable, and you will order plates of meat and vegetable to cook yourself. You\ncan cook each piece of meat to your liking and order as much as you want. Some\nplaces do all you can eat sets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yakitori<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yakitori are\npieces of chicken cooked on skewers over coals. There are large and small\nyakitori restaurants scattered throughout every city. You will often see stalls\nor food trucks that sell these for passersby. They are a popular festival food\nand you can get them at all convenience stores. There are a large variety of\nflavors to choose from and they are the perfect food for people on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sashimi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sashimi is raw\nfish served with soy sauce, vegetables, and other condiments. Typically served\nwith wasabi, this dish is a popular meal that many Japanese eat as a luxury.\nThere are different kinds of meats that are occasionally served as well, with\nthe most popular being horse meat. You can\u2019t eat it in every restaurant, and it\nwill be more expensive than the average Japanese meal, but it is a must-try for\nany visitor to the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ramen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though it\nisn\u2019t a Japanese creation, it is a food that the Japanese people have made into\na national staple. The soup and noodle combination is a popular treat known the\nworld over. There are different kinds of broths and noodle types to choose from\nas well as toppings to put into your bowl. There are ramen stands and\nrestaurants in every city, village, and town in Japan. You will hear many\nJapanese natives loudly slurping noodles in every restaurant since it is seen\nas a compliment to the chef. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Donburi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Donburi are rice\nbowls with different kinds of toppings. You can find these foods in most\nrestaurants and in specialty shops that serve them exclusively. Oyakodon is the\nmost popular with people and is a mixture of eggs and chicken on top of rice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Natto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Natto is a\nnational food that all Japanese people have eaten at some point. It is\nfermented soybeans with a strong smell but mild taste. It is served in many\ndifferent ways and can be bought in every store. It is also a popular part of\ntraditional Japanese breakfast. It is something that people either love or\nhate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Oden<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is a\ntraditional hot pot that most Japanese people eat during the cold months. It is\ndifferent vegetables and fish cooked in broth. You can find these at every\nconvenience store and in traditional Japanese restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tamagoyaki<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tamagoyaki is\nrolled eggs and is served with most traditional Japanese meals. It can be made\nin different ways and can be found in all convenience stores. It is a delicious\nside dish for any meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are more\ndishes from Japan that everyone should try. When you go to the local\nrestaurants, try out their specialties and try to get something different from\nyour usual diet. You never know what new foods you will come to like.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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