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Friday, May 29, 2009
Japanese cuisine & clothing
Hey! So fast its already one week! Wow I find time is passing quickly each day... Its like the week has just started and now is ending! Haiz.. I am quite tired today cause I have been laughing in school the whole day! So what brightens me up is when I research on one of my favourite country, Japan! So today I have found out another two more cultures which I had stated in my previous post. Thus, I was happy. Today’s two cultures will be on cuisine and clothes! Exciting? Cause I am excited, want to know more about it! I like to eat Japanese food cause they are delicious and unique! So what I have found out about Japanese cuisine? Japanese cuisine means traditional-style Japanese food. It is also known for its emphasis on seasonality of food, quality of ingredients and presentation. Dishes such as sushi, tempura and teriyaki chicken are some commonly known food. Here is some history about Japanese cuisine: Under the ancient era – Heian period, fish and wild fowl were common on the table along with vegetables. Their banquet settings consisted of a bowl of rice and soup, chopsticks, spoon and three seasonings which were salt, vinegar and hishio. The four types of food present are dried foods, fresh foods, fermented or dressed food and desserts.
Under the Kamakura period, the court cuisine which had prior to this time emphasized flavor and nutritional aspects changed to a highly ceremonial and official role. The meals prepared emphasized simplicity while being substantial. The Buddhist vegetarian philosophy strengthened during the Kamakura period as it began to spread to the peasants. Thus those involved in the trade of slaughtering animals for food or leather came under discrimination.
Under the modern era, Japanese cuisine is based on combining staple foods, typically rice or noodles, with a soup. A standard Japanese meal generally consists of several different dishes accompanying a bowl of cooked white Japanese rice a bowl of soup and some pickles. Noodles are an essential part of Japanese cuisine. There are three types of noodles: soba(thin, grayish-brown noodles containing buckwheat flour) , udon (thick wheat noodles)and ramen(Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat stock broth).
Do you know what the main ingredients use in the cuisine are? So here it goes... rice, beans, eggs, flour, fruits, meats, mushroom, noodles, soy products and vegetables. The common seafood are finned fish, shellfish, crab, roe and seaweed.
Here are some facts about dining etiquette: Before eating, hot towels are given for cleaning hands, it will rude if it is used on face or any other part of the body. Soy sauce is not usually poured over food but is on a dipping dish. If sharing with someone else, move it directly from one plate to another, never pass food from one pair of chopsticks to another. During drinking, it usually start with a toast when everyone is ready. It is not customary to pour oneself a drink; but rather, people are expected to keep each other's drinks topped up. When someone moves to pour your drink you should hold your glass with both hands and thank them.
So that’s all under cuisine! Now I will tell you about clothing! Do you know what is the most popular traditional clothing in Japan? It is KIMONO! Originally, Kimono means “things to wear” but now come to denote a particular type of traditional full-length Japanese garment. Kimonos are T-shaped, straight-lined robes with collars and full-length sleeves that typically are wide. Both genders wear their kimono so that the hem falls to the ankle. Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and secured by a wide belt called an obi, which is tied at the back. Kimonos are generally worn with traditional footwear and split-toe socks. Today, kimonos are most often worn by women, and on special occasions. Kimono come in a variety of colors, styles and sizes. Men mainly wear darker or more muted colours, while women tend to wear brighter colors and pastels, and, especially for younger women, often with complicated abstract or floral patterns. Although kimono is seen at traditional festivals and ceremonies, western-style clothing is more commonly wear. And do u know what?! Japanese clothing is styled to fit the seasons! For instance in autumn people will wear clothes with fall colors and fall patterns. In the spring, bright colors and spring floral patterned Japanese clothing is worn. During the winter, those wearing kimono tend to wear darker colors and may wear up to 10 layers of clothing! Wow that is like so thick! Cannot imagine how a person is going to carry so much weigh!
Hey that’s all for today! Come back next week for more stuff! BYE!!! :)
Under the Kamakura period, the court cuisine which had prior to this time emphasized flavor and nutritional aspects changed to a highly ceremonial and official role. The meals prepared emphasized simplicity while being substantial. The Buddhist vegetarian philosophy strengthened during the Kamakura period as it began to spread to the peasants. Thus those involved in the trade of slaughtering animals for food or leather came under discrimination.
Under the modern era, Japanese cuisine is based on combining staple foods, typically rice or noodles, with a soup. A standard Japanese meal generally consists of several different dishes accompanying a bowl of cooked white Japanese rice a bowl of soup and some pickles. Noodles are an essential part of Japanese cuisine. There are three types of noodles: soba(thin, grayish-brown noodles containing buckwheat flour) , udon (thick wheat noodles)and ramen(Chinese-style wheat noodles served in a meat stock broth).
Do you know what the main ingredients use in the cuisine are? So here it goes... rice, beans, eggs, flour, fruits, meats, mushroom, noodles, soy products and vegetables. The common seafood are finned fish, shellfish, crab, roe and seaweed.
Here are some facts about dining etiquette: Before eating, hot towels are given for cleaning hands, it will rude if it is used on face or any other part of the body. Soy sauce is not usually poured over food but is on a dipping dish. If sharing with someone else, move it directly from one plate to another, never pass food from one pair of chopsticks to another. During drinking, it usually start with a toast when everyone is ready. It is not customary to pour oneself a drink; but rather, people are expected to keep each other's drinks topped up. When someone moves to pour your drink you should hold your glass with both hands and thank them.
So that’s all under cuisine! Now I will tell you about clothing! Do you know what is the most popular traditional clothing in Japan? It is KIMONO! Originally, Kimono means “things to wear” but now come to denote a particular type of traditional full-length Japanese garment. Kimonos are T-shaped, straight-lined robes with collars and full-length sleeves that typically are wide. Both genders wear their kimono so that the hem falls to the ankle. Kimonos are wrapped around the body, always with the left side over the right (except when dressing the dead for burial) and secured by a wide belt called an obi, which is tied at the back. Kimonos are generally worn with traditional footwear and split-toe socks. Today, kimonos are most often worn by women, and on special occasions. Kimono come in a variety of colors, styles and sizes. Men mainly wear darker or more muted colours, while women tend to wear brighter colors and pastels, and, especially for younger women, often with complicated abstract or floral patterns. Although kimono is seen at traditional festivals and ceremonies, western-style clothing is more commonly wear. And do u know what?! Japanese clothing is styled to fit the seasons! For instance in autumn people will wear clothes with fall colors and fall patterns. In the spring, bright colors and spring floral patterned Japanese clothing is worn. During the winter, those wearing kimono tend to wear darker colors and may wear up to 10 layers of clothing! Wow that is like so thick! Cannot imagine how a person is going to carry so much weigh!
Hey that’s all for today! Come back next week for more stuff! BYE!!! :)
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