Japanese cuisine is popular the world over and for good reason. Whether you’re looking for the best foods in Japan, or at your neighborhood Japanese restaurants, this guide to traditional Japanese food has you covered.

Japan proudly claims a rich and varied culture surrounding its cuisine. Kyōdo ryōri, or regional dishes, dominate menus as you move throughout the island nation, where a rotating showcase of plates are powered by the bounty of shun no mono (seasonal ingredients). And then there’s always the regional take on sake to accompany it—which is referred to as jizake when it’s locally brewed.

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