Tag Archives: Japan

Mar 13 2016

« Food on the Move » (02/05) Ekiben: the boxed meal for railway trips in Japan – Azusa Suganuma

Catégories: Articles, Auteurs invités | Étiquettes: ekiben, food, food on the move, heritage, Japan, train, transport

Boarding with Azusa Suganuma for a preview of Japanese regional cuisine, discover how a small wooden box introduced locals to new tastes since the Industrial Revolution.

Mar 6 2016

Asian New Year delights : a Chinese legacy

Catégories: Articles | Étiquettes: china, food, heritage, Japan, lunar new year, Sophie Raobeharilala, taiwan, traditions

Exploring the various food traditions and influence of China during Lunar New Year celebrations.

Nov 8 2015

EATING LIKE A 600 YEARS OLD JAPANESE BUDDHIST MONK IS GASTRONOMIC

Catégories: Articles | Étiquettes: Buddhism, Fucha Ryori, Japan, Religion, Shojin Ryori, Sophie Raobeharilala, Tenzo, traditions, Vegetarian

Japanese cuisine is well-known in the West for its refined healthy and delicious qualities. However, little are aware of its origins, going back to 13th century Buddhism and temple cooking. Indeed Japanese cuisine illustrates perfectly food heritage transmission over the centuries.