You've reached the Japanese Cuisine Site. Whether you're on your way to Japan or just down to the local sushi bar, this site will guide you through the basics of the Japanese eating experience. J apanese food is becoming more and more popular in the West. Just as American cuisine consists of more than hot dogs and apple pie, Japanese cuisine consists of more than sushi and rice.
Japanese chefs prepare food for taste AND visual appeal.
They serve each course in attractive plates and bowls that compliment the color and shape of the food. From that point, it's up to you to continue the refined eating experience. Sure, you can shovel more in your mouth with a fork, but you can savor each and every morsel with ohashi . With a little practice and the Etiquette page on this site, you'll find there's nothing to it. A long with trying to use chopsticks, there are other small traditions that go along with eating Japanese food.