DELICIOUS NIPPON From this Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) website, you can watch NHK World/jib-tv (Japan International Broadcasting Inc.) programmes on delicious and healthy Japanese foods and ingredients which are gaining popularity around the world. GO!                     JNTO From the north to the south, the distinct climate and seasonal changes of each region of the Japanese archipelago has given birth to a vast selection of delicacies that are unique to each locality. Together with traditional dishes and culinary styles like sushi, tempura, sukiyaki, shabu shabu – just to name a few – the dietary culture of Japan is so varied and diverse that a lifetime of food-tasting would simply not be enough. FOOD INTRODUCTION FOOD SORT BY AREA in JAPAN                     NIPPONIA Whether one needs a quick bite or a complete meal, the choices of local food is simply endless. Sold as sweet treats on the streets, prepared in the taverns or cooked with loving care in Japanese homes, there is something for every occasion and season. And did we mention? There are also different Sake for different people. GO!                     WEB JAPAN Want to know what culinary delights are unique to each locality? Click on the map to find out.

What is Japanese food? Can it be defined by its world-famous sushi or sukiyaki? Eating in Japan is as much a feast for the senses as it is an appreciation of its rich heritage and abundant diversity of nature. In fact, the variety and sumptuousness of Japanese food within each island, or even within each locality, is so immense that eating in Japan is an experience to be enjoyed and savoured for life.