Kore

"The traditional cuisine of Japan (和食, washoku), renowned for its emphasis on simple, fresh, and seasonal ingredients, has taken the world by storm and been a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2013. A culinary trip around Japan will make your taste buds dance between various flavors, topped with the platter's presentation that is delightful to the eyes. In addition to the famous sushi and ramen noodles that can be found virtually worldwide, each area in the country has its own local specialties that are exotic even to people from other parts of Japan. Meal times generally follow the Western standard, with breakfast from 06:00 to 09:00, lunch from 12:00-14:00 and dinner from 18:00-20:00. Most establishments close by 22:00 (or earlier in rural areas), while there are exceptions such as bar or izakayas that closes later and convenience stores and fast-food restaurants that stay open around the clock in urban areas. Breakfast — chōshoku (朝食) or asagohan (朝ご飯). While a traditional meal at a Japanese home would be considered heavy for Western standards, with rice, soup, and a side of meat or eggs on the menu, cafes and bakeries do start open and offer Western style breakfast that includes bread, eggs, and coffee. Some rice bowl stalls also provide a dedicated morning menu. Lunch – chūshoku (昼食) or hirugohan (昼ご飯). Set meals (定食 teishoku) from restaurants are often great value, particularly for otherwise expensive restaurants. For the original Japanese fast food, simple noodle or rice bowls (丼 donburi) are cheap, quick and easy. Snack — oyatsu (おやつ) or kanshoku (間食) are rarely enjoyed other than by school children or on the weekends. Usually a quick trip to a convenience store or a nearby vending machine, or a dessert or fruit would suffice. Dinner or supper – yūshoku (夕食) or bangohan (晩ご飯) is by and large not much different from lunch."