Japan's Tasty Secrets
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Japan's tasty secrets Local food that satisfies the world's most demanding eaters Think you've already tried the best that Japan has to offer? It appreciation of Japanese ingredients and their applications. might be time to think again. And one or two delicacies may strike you as extreme cuisine: enjoyable only by those whose palate is completely attuned to Japan is packed with delicious dishes. All over the country the full range of tastes and textures found in Japan, surely the people are constantly cooking up new ways to satisfy a nation's world's most diverse culinary culture. hunger for culinary perfection. Hundreds of gourmet treats come and go, some starting out as a local favorite and then That easy-to-extreme diversity is evident even in our initial sweeping the land. Occasionally a food fad will last, or maybe selection of local cuisines loved all over Japan—but you the nation grows to love a local delicacy over a period of years. probably won't have to read long before something gets your The greatest success stories are rewarded with a place in the mouth watering. Our second selection focuses on food that nation's heart. has won a loyal local following in the region where it originated. Here, too, you will find many dishes that can be— While various dishes are popular for showcasing local ingredi- or already are—cherished across regional or national boundar- ents, many others succeed for the most basic reason of all: they ies. And even if occasionally you catch yourself thinking, "I'm taste great! And once a local food becomes established at the not sure I could eat that," remind yourself that each dish is a national level, it's made it. It's passed the ultimate test of survivor of a merciless process of food selection. If Japan says culinary fitness. In many cases you don't even need to be a fan it's fit to eat, it could be time to take your tastebuds to the of mainstream Japanese cuisine to appreciate its value. It gym! appeals instantly to anyone with an appetite. Other dishes are more of an adventure, requiring at least some awareness and Now come on; let's eat! Itadakimasu! 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