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Ultimate Guide to Japanese Food

Japan Nakama
21 min readApr 18, 2021

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Looking to brush up on your Japanese food knowledge before that trip? Or perhaps you had something he other night but don’t remember what its called, well feel free to take a look below and see if anything tickles your fancy. Wherever you are in the world you can always learn a lot about a culture through their food.

No matter how much you attempt, it will take a lifetime to truly understand Japanese food and all it has to offer. Anthony Bourdain once said, “the history of the world is on your plate”. If there was any way you wanted to get a crash course in Japanese culture, eat up.

Sushi

Photo Credit: Kusasushi

When you think about Japanese food, Sushi is probably the first thing that comes to mind. Back in the day, you could only find Sushi in fine dining Japanese restaurants but it is now available everywhere; from more casual restaurants and even supermarkets. Understanding the different types of Sushi can be a little confusing at first, and you may find that tend to order based on pictures or opt for a set meal option. The below covers all the different types of Sushi available to you.

Sashimi

Photo Credit: Unsplash / Jonathan Forage

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Japan Nakama
Japan Nakama

Written by Japan Nakama

Japan Nakama are a London based online publication that investigates and explores all aspects of Japanese Culture.

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