Eating in Japan is one of the highest pleasures of living or traveling to the country. But for those not overly familiar with the practice, eating out in Japan can be a confusing experience, whether it is the language barrier or the lack of knowledge about Japanese culture. Japan Eats! is an entertaining guide, for first-time visitors and seasoned gourmets alike, to the pleasures and pitfalls of dining in Japan—with hilarious insights and tips not found in other books. The book covers everything from the proper technique for holding chopsticks to the etiquette of slurping soup. Author Betty Reynolds helps restaurant-goers with mini-lessons on how to read the curtains at the entrance, the menus on the wall, and even the signs on the bathroom doors!There is a ramen guide, useful expressions, a lowdown on convenience store food, and even a chapter on everything you need to know when visiting an onsen hot spring. What are uni sea urchins, and how do you eat them? What is "dancing shrimp"? What is the difference between tonkatsu and takoyaki? Do you pick them up with your fingers? Which sauce to use? And just what is in that sauce? From world-famous sushi to fatally attractive fugu, it's all explained clearly and humorously in this sketchbook filled with charming full-color illustrations and insightful texts. You are bound to have endless food adventures in Japan, and this fun book shows you how.Structure: - 26 beautifully hand-drawn chapters covering lots of tips regarding food and culture- A guide to signage and other common sights- A list of useful expressionsRecommended for you if: - You are interested in Japanese food and eating out in Japan- You are planning on going to Japan- You have an interest in Japanese culture- You like learning about Japan and Japanese culture in English About this volume: Original Title: Japan Eats!Pages: 72ISBN: 978-4-8053-1532-3Book Size: Hardcover 9 x 8 inchesLanguages: EnglishPublication Date: August 2020 If you like this, you might like:Zen Vegan FoodExperience JapanWashoku – Japanese Traditional Food and Food Culture
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