Japanese cuisine, which is heavily influenced by its Chinese counterpart, has slowly opened itself up to western influences in present times. The cuisine is widely loved and accepted by all.
This exotic cuisine is primarily based on fresh, seasonal ingredients which then evolve into varieties of side dishes, served with the staple rice.
Seafood is the most well-known aspect of Japanese cooking and is also eaten raw in sushi and sashimi.
It is so beloved that UNESCO, the United Nations’ cultural organisation, has even included the traditional Japanese cuisine, or washoku, into its Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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