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Week 5 - Japan

History of Japanese Cuisine

Japanese cuisine has been influenced by the food customs of other nations, but has adopted and refined them to create its own unique cooking style and eating habits. The first foreign influence on Japan was China around 300 B.C., when the Japanese learned to cultivate rice.

https://japanfoodstyle.com/history-of-japanese-cuisine/

https://arigatojapan.co.jp/art-of-sushi-japanese-essence/

Culture

History of Japanese Cuisine

What exactly is a Geisha? Have you ever tried Origami? Or are you a fan of Anime? And, what is the proper etiquette when traveling to Japan?

https://www.insidejapantours.com/japanese-culture/

https://bucketlistjourney.net/japanese-culture-tradition-facts

Foods

History of Japanese Cuisine

Festivals

What are the most popular dishes in Japan? What region of Japan has the best food? And, what about your table manners when eating in Japan?

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e620.html

Festivals

Discover some of the best festivals in Japan and what makes them all so unique.

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2063.html

https://tokyotreat.com/news/top-5-food-festiv

Folklore

Festivals

Folklore

What is the difference between Oni and Yurei in Japanese folklore? How would you feel coming face-to-face with some of these demons, ghosts, and spirits?

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59737/10-horrifying-demons-and-spirits-japanese-folklore

Videos

Festivals

Folklore

There is so much to do and see in Japan! Where would be your first stop? What will you be eating and drinking? How about some eel? Or sake? Kanpai!! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Np6TfnyNCc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3faydzFqlU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ljd8Ybi8A-A