If you every visit Japan, there are a couple things you must do. One of the most important ways to get
involved and learn a culture is to eat their food. I was interested in what kind of foods people would like
to try, so I went around asking some friends, who are interested in Japanese culture, what they would like
to try.
The most common answer was "Shabu Shabu." This is basically a winter dish. Very thinly cut vegetables
and beef are put into a pot of boiling water, which some relish and spices are added. Next popular food was Oden,
and Nabe. Oden is also a winter dish. It's more like a soup, with Tofu, and many Japanese relishes and other
vegetables, seaweed, and sometimes hard boiled eggs are added. Nabe is almost the same, however the ingredients
can differ.
Other popular foods and dishes were Ramen (and I mean the real stuff!), Soba (Buckwheat noodles) and
Onigiri. So make sure to check these out and try a few when you visit Japan! They will definitely be a positive
part of your stay.
