traditional Japanese cuisine
Kyoto-style meal preparation
Traditional Japanese cuisine, known as *washoku*, emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients with minimal processing.
Rice, seafood, vegetables, and fermented foods like miso and soy sauce form the foundation.
Meals balance flavors, textures, and colors, often presented in multiple small dishes: a traditional Japanese meal might include rice, soup, pickles, and several side dishes.
The cuisine values simplicity and the natural taste of ingredients over heavy seasoning.
- sushiVinegared rice with toppings
- sashimiThinly sliced raw fish
- raw fishUncooked aquatic flesh
- fish marketRetail seafood outlet
- ramenJapanese noodle soup
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