Washoku is a comprehensive set of skills, knowledge and traditions relating to the preparation and consumption of food, and respect for natural resources. Typically seen during Japanese New Year ...

Discover how a single type of microbe, Aspergillus Oryzae, enhances the flavor of Washoku, captivating fans worldwide. People worldwide are captivated by Washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine ...

Japan's soy sauce exports in 2023 topped 10 billion yen ($65 million) for the first time on record due to the surging global popularity of "washoku" traditional Japanese cuisine, according to ...

When Washoku, or Japanese cuisine, became UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013, the flavor called umami became more widely known abroad. And, dashi is the ingredient that produces this umami.