Japan, which stretches from north to south and has four distinct seasons, is blessed with a diverse and rich natural environment, and the food culture that was born there has also been nurtured.
Such "traditions" related to "food" based on the Japanese temperament of "respecting nature" were registered as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage under the title of "Washoku: traditional food culture of the Japanese".
Japanese food has four characteristics.
①Japan is a long country stretching from north to south, with expressive nature spread across the sea, mountains, and villages, and a variety of foods rooted in the local region are used in each region.
In addition, cooking techniques and utensils that make the most of the flavors of the ingredients have been developed.
②The Japanese diet based on one soup and three vegetables is said to have an ideal nutritional balance.
In addition, the good use of "umami" has enabled a diet low in animal fats and oils, which has helped Japanese people to live longer and prevent obesity.
③Another feature of the dining experience is the expression of the beauty of nature and the changing seasons.
You can enjoy the sense of the season by decorating your food with seasonal flowers and leaves, and by using seasonal furnishings and tableware.
④Japanese food culture has been nurtured in close association with annual events.
Sharing nature's bounty of food and spending time together over meals has strengthened the bonds of family and community.