How to Write in Japanese - A Beginner's Guide.
When learning how to write in Chinese characters you can take advantage of the fact that components have their own meanings. In this case, it is relatively easy to make a mnemonic (memory aid) that links the idea of a woman with her baby as “good”.
Create your own traditional bento box or try homemade sushi with wasabi and Japanese rice.
Learning about different cultures is always a good thing, and the internet brings so many opportunities for exploring other countries and customs with your children. We have tried on this page to bring you a real mix of activities and links all about Japan for kids, from learning activities to easy Japanese-themed crafts, so that you can pick and choose and find something that is just right.
Washoku literally translated means Japanese (wa) food (shoku) but “wa” can also be translated as harmony which is a core concept in Japanese cuisine. Each element of the dish must be able to stand alone as an individual ingredient and fit harmoniously with the overall dish.
A guide to Japanese cuisine and food culture. Japanese food has spread to every corner of the globe with some interesting results.
Unlike their counterparts in the west, family restaurants in Japan offer exceptionally good value, tasty food and great service. Some of the better known restaurants are Gusto, Coco-ichi (specialising in Japanese style curry) and Joyfull (mainly found in the west of Japan). Of course being Japan the restaurants are always spotlessly clean too.
Udon. Thick wheat flour noodles served hot in a soup or chilled with a dipping sauce of dashi, mirin, and shoyu. Udon is a staple of the Japanese diet and is easy to find in Japan. It's a somewhat thick noodle that's served with dozens of different toppings including tempura, meat, tofu, seafood or vegetables.