Japanese Cuisine

Japanese cuisine is famous all over the world. It is definitely one of the top reasons to visit this fascinating country. Among the most popular specialties the following should be named: Teriyaki (marinated beef, chicken or fish), Tempura (deep fried seafood and vegetables), Sushi (slices of raw seafood placed on light and vinegary rice balls – very tasty and refreshing), Sashimi (slices of raw seafood dipped in soy sauce). Okonomiyaki, also known as Japanese Pizza is a cross between pizza and pancake.

Who doesn’t know about traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Green tea is by no means the most popular beverage amongst the Japanese. Drinking is subject to long-standing rituals of politeness. The hostess will pour a drink for the visitor, and will insist on the visitor’s glass being full. It is bad manner for a visitor to pour one for himself. As for the other drinks the Japanese are very fond of whiskey, sake (rice wine), and shochu (with a strong acquired taste)