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JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE - FOOD AND DRINK
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Food & Drink in Japan
Japanese cuisine, renowned for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients, delicate flavors, has taken the world by storm. The key ingredient in Japanese food is white rice which in Japanese also means “meal”. Soybeans, soy sauce and bean curd are used in almost every meal. Seafood features heavily in Japanese cuisine. A complete meal is always rounded out by some pickles.One of the joys of getting out of Tokyo and traveling within Japan is to discover the local specialties. Every region within the country has a number of delightful dishes, based on locally available crops and fish.
The number of restaurants in Japan is stupendous, and you will never run out of places to go. For cultural and practical reasons, Japanese almost never invite guests to their homes, so socializing nearly always involves eating out.
According to the world famous Michelin Guide, which rates restaurants in major cities around the world, Tokyo is the most "delicious" city in the world with over 150 restaurants that received at least one star (out of three). In comparison, Paris and London received a total of 148 between them.
Things to know: Restaurants have table service and in some places it is customary to remove footwear. There are no licensing hours. Drinking is subject to long-standing rituals of politeness. The host will pour a drink for the visitor, and will insist on the visitor's glass being full. It is bad manners for a visitor to pour one for him or herself.
National specialities:
• Teriyaki (marinated beef/chicken/fish seared on a hot plate).
• Tempura (deep fried seafood and vegetables).
• Sushi (slices of raw seafood placed on light and vinegary rice balls).
• Sashimi (slices of raw seafood dipped in soy sauce).
• Ramen, soba and udon (varieties of noodles, which can be served hot or cold, in soups or dry).
The Japanese drink a lot: not only green tea in the office, at meetings and with meals, but also all types of alcoholic beverages in the evening with friends and colleagues. Many social scientists have theorized that in a strictly conformist society, drinking provides a much-needed escape valve that can be used to vent off feelings and frustrations without losing face the next morning.
National drinks:
• Green tea is extremely popular. The quality of the tea varies greatly from houjicha (a common brown-coloured tea) to matcha (a bitter green tea used in tea ceremonies).
• Sake (rice wine served hot or cold).
• Shochu (strong vodka like spirit usually mixed with soft drinks to make cocktails).
• Popular brands of beer are Asahi, Kirin, Sapporo and Suntory.
Legal drinking age: 20.
Tipping: Tips are never expected. In some upmarket places a 10 to 15% service charge will be added to the bill. In some bars there may be a table or "charm" charge too, which can be quite steep; it's best to enquire in advance if you're in any doubt. Other Japan Travel Guides Shopping Money General Information Getting There Public Holidays Key Facts Accommodation Things To Do Getting Around Duty Free Things To See Night Life and Entertainment Communication Food and Drink Climate
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Japan Overview
Posted by Miss Ashley on 21 April 2010 11:15:02
The "Land of the Rising Sun”, Japan, known as Nihon or Nippon in Japanese, is an island nation in East Asia. Japan is the wealthy nation with culture stretches back millennia, yet has also adopted (and created) the latest modern fashions and trends. Japan is a study in contrasts and contr... More
Communications in Japan
Posted by Mr. Aadu Sye on 04 January 2010 10:17:05
By phone International dialling prefixes vary from company to company. Check with your operator for more details. For international calls to Japan, the country code is 81. Emergency call Emergency call can be made from any phone at free of charge: call 110 for police or call 119 fo... More
Accommodation in Japan
Posted by Mr. Aadu Sye on 04 January 2010 10:16:52
Hotels Western hotels can be rare outside Tokyo and Osaka; elsewhere, it's Japanese brands like JAL/Nikko, Rihga Royal and Prince that rule the roost Capsule hotels Capsule hotels are the ultimate in space-efficient sleeping: for a small fee (normally between ¥3,000 and ¥4,000), ... More
