Traditional Foods in Japan
Traditional Foods in Japan
In "Traditional Foods in Japan," the characteristics, histories, association with culture, and production methods of traditional foods have been put together into one resource.
About Traditional Foods
This website will introduce you to the world of traditional Japanese foods.
With prepared foods as a centerpiece, our primary focus is on foods that have historical or regional importance, or are processed via traditional methods.
For more details on the conditions that deem a food traditional, please refer to "Read More" on the bottom-right.
The Classification of Traditional Foods
We have classified the traditional foods into 18 categories and provided detailed explanations for each.
Agricultural products
Seafood products
Livestock products
Others
The Fermented Food Culture of Japan
When talking about Japan's traditional foods, you can't forget the rich, profound culture of its fermented foods.
The history of fermentation and the role of fermentation in modern Japanese cuisine has been summarized in this article.
About Local Cuisine
The website, "Our Regional Cuisines - Beloved tastes and flavors we want to pass on to the next generation," brings to you cuisines from all of Japan's 47 prefectures.
Local cuisines that make use of traditional foods are also showcased on this website.
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Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel:+81-3-3502-5516
