Savor the tranquility of Japanese cuisine, loved around the world

Savoring the tranquility: The charm of Japanese cuisine that the world loves

The first thing that may surprise travelers when they visit Japan is the silence at the dinner table.
It's not the absence of sound, but the beauty of the "space" and "gap" that resides in the food.
Japanese cuisine is not just about filling your stomach, but about feeling the seasons, savoring life, and calming your mind.

Cuisine that listens to the voice of the ingredients

If Chinese cuisine is an art of fire and aroma, Japanese cuisine is the "poetry of silence."
The kelp and bonito flakes dashi is not flashy, but it is deep, gentle, and seeps into your soul.
The cooking method, which uses minimal oil and brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients, is like interacting with nature.
The charred marks on grilled fish, the color of simmered dishes, the sourness of pickles—all of these are in tune with the season and your body.

See, feel, taste: the art of the five senses

Japanese cuisine is "edible art."
The choice of tableware, the arrangement of the food, and the balance of colors - a dish arranged like a painting is a feast for the eyes and the soul.
Garnished with cherry blossom petals in spring and maple leaves in autumn, the dish becomes a poem of the season.
Matcha sweets and temari sushi, which are popular among the younger generation, are cute yet traditional.

Why the world yearns

Washoku was registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2013.
Behind this lies a culture that respects life, not just "taste."
When foreigners say "Japanese food is delicious," they are not just referring to the taste,
Perhaps they are moved by the thoughtfulness and seasonal sensitivity that goes into the food.

Philosophy at the dining table

Zen philosophy permeates Japanese cuisine.
"Knowing what is enough," "One soup and three side dishes," "Enjoying the flavors of the season" -- these are lessons about how to live through eating.
In the midst of busy days, a sip of miso soup can sometimes calm the mind.