Popular foods: Popular Japanese food

💬 Sushi includes various types such as [にぎり], [まき], and [ちらし].

🇯🇵 Sushi is often eaten on special occasions, but you can find it everywhere, from high-end restaurants to convenience stores.

💬 Ramen is spelled in katakana as [ラーメン].

🇯🇵 Ramen shops can be found all over Japan, each with their own specialty soup base such as shoyu (soy sauce) or tonkotsu (pork bone).

💬 Tempura is written using kanji characters, [天] means ‘sky’ and [ぷら] comes from 'fry'.

🇯🇵 Tempura is often served as a side dish in Japanese meals, adding a delightful crunch.

💬 The word [たこ] means 'octopus', and [焼き] means 'grill'.

🇯🇵 Originally from Osaka, takoyaki is a popular street food snacked on at festivals.

💬 [焼き鳥] translates to 'grilled bird', with [鳥] meaning 'bird'.

🇯🇵 Yakitori is a popular food enjoyed with a cold beer at izakayas (pubs).

💬 [すき焼き] includes thinly sliced beef, tofu, and vegetables.

🇯🇵 Sukiyaki is typically cooked at the table with friends and family, dipped in raw egg before eating.

💬 [おでん] is often found simmering in a pot with various ingredients like eggs, fish cakes, and radish.

🇯🇵 Oden is a winter comfort food often sold at street stalls and convenience stores.

💬 [うどん] refers to thick wheat noodles.

🇯🇵 Udon can be served hot or cold, with various toppings like tempura or tofu.

💬 [そば] are thin buckwheat noodles.

🇯🇵 Eating soba on New Year's Eve is a tradition in Japan to symbolize cutting off the old year's misfortunes.