{"product_id":"food-culture-in-japan","title":"Food Culture in Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmericans are familiarizing themselves with Japanese food, thanks especially sushi's wild popularity and ready availability. This timely book satisfies the new interest and taste for Japanese food, providing a host of knowledge on the foodstuffs, cooking styles, utensils, aesthetics, meals, etiquette, nutrition, and much more. Students and general readers are offered a holistic framing of the food in historical and cultural contexts. Recipes for both the novice and sophisticated cook complement the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapan's unique attitude toward food extends from the religious to the seasonal. This book offers a contextual framework for the Japanese food culture and relates Japan's history and geography to food. An exhaustive description of ingredients, beverages, sweets, and food sources is a boon to anyone exploring Japanese cuisine in the kitchen. The Japanese style of cooking, typical meals, holiday fare, and rituals—so different from Americans'—are engagingly presented and accessible to a wide audience. A timeline, glossary, resource guide, and illustrations make this a one-stop reference for Japanese food culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing Plc","offers":[{"title":"Default Product","offer_id":54219557011800,"sku":"9780313324383","price":62.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780313324383__67c1ecf92be04_6d9183eb-cda1-47de-a3ae-6a8846267e01.jpg?v=1741158058","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/food-culture-in-japan","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}