The table is set

The Edible Japan

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October 4th 2008
One of the best parts about living in Japan is that I can eat Japanese food everyday and not feel like I’m destroying my wallet or trying to impress a girl on a date. While the food remains “exotic”, it’s certainly not as “sexy” as it is in the US. And with a dearth of “ethnic” restaurants around, it’s clear that eating in Japan cannot be called “eating Japanese food”, beca ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more