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Food & Music

Takoyaki
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ramen

ohagi
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ohagi

Matcha Green Tea
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matcha

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takoyaki

Food

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onigiri

Three rice balls
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tempura

Soba noodles japanese food
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soba noodles

Food

Japan has a diverse food culture rooted in its rich natural environment and history. In 2013, it was added to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Japanese cuisine is characterized not only tasty but is famous for its beautiful food presentation and healthy ingredients.


From traditional dishes like sushi or tempura to modern arrangements influenced by global food culture, the food adventure in Japan is amazing. For meat lovers, tonkatsu and Japanese (or Korean) barbecue are good choices, whereas traditionally Buddhist vegetarian dishes have been served in Zen temples.

Japanese Fruit Sandwich Furutsu Sando, Popular Asian Dessert
wagashi/Japanese cake
Bento box
Strawberry Daifuku

Kawaii food

Kawaii culture is one of the notable characteristics of Japan.

In recent years, Japan's Kawaii pop culture is rapidly spreading overseas. Food is no exception. Especially, sweets and Bento (lunch box) are well known for their charm presentations.

Wagashi (Japanese confectionery) is offering another attraction. Because of its shapes and flavors that change with the seasons, it's like edible art.

Music

Top music genres in Japan.

J-Pop / Pop

The best popular music genre.

Japanese and Korean pop stars are popular.

  • Everyday listening
  • Karaoke
  • Music Festival
  • Wedding party
  • School event
  • Tik Tok

Anime

It's popular not only for youth but also kids to adults. Famous anime's theme songs are often on top in song ranking. Anime, vocaloid and game music as well.

  • Karaoke
  • School event
  • Club event- remix
  • Tik Tok

Enka

Enka is Japanese traditional style ballad. Many elderly people loves those. Used to be very popular in the last century.

  • Everyday listening
  • Karaoke

Rock

International and Japanese rock bands/ rock stars are popular.

  • Party
  • Everyday listening
  • Karaoke
  • Music Festival

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