Food & Drink

Learn about Japanese food culture

Food is one of the best ways to experience Japan, with each region offering its own flavours, specialities and traditions. From quick meals at a local ramen shop to carefully prepared kaiseki and seasonal delicacies, there is far more to Japanese cuisine than sushi.

Ramen is one of the most famous Japanese noodle dishes, characterised by thin wheat noodles served in a savoury broth.

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A hole in the wall ramen shop, where dining etiquette truly matters, as seats are often sparse and turnover quickly. Knowing what you can and can't eat in Japan is important, japan allergy information is contained in this article.

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