Japan Through Food is a journey into Japan through what people eat.
Japanese food is more than sushi, ramen, or tempura. Behind everyday dishes are stories of history, geography, seasons, craftsmanship, beliefs, and the relationship between people and nature.
Why do Japanese people say itadakimasu before eating? Why is dashi so important to Japanese cuisine? Why does oden feel inseparable from winter? And how have different regions of Japan developed their own distinctive food cultures?
Through these questions, Japan Through Food explores not only what Japanese people eat, but what food can tell us about Japanese culture, history, and ways of thinking.
Discover Japan, one dish at a time.
Japan Through Food 