Japanese food culture registered as a World Heritage Site

The registration of Japanese food as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013 was a very significant event in the world's culinary culture. This registration was the result of the high recognition given to the delicate beauty of Japanese food, its seasonal selection of ingredients, and its contribution to a healthy diet. It was a moment of global recognition for the profound flavors of Japanese cuisine and the culture of appreciating the four seasons through food.

A Treasure Trove of Fish Dishes, the Perfect Marriage of Japanese Food and Sake

The Japanese archipelago is surrounded on all sides by the sea, and there are numerous dishes that make use of the abundance of seafood. From sashimi, which emphasizes freshness, to delicately seasoned boiled fish, the diversity of these dishes is unique to Japan. And sake goes extremely well with these fish dishes. This is because sake enhances and deepens the flavor of fish dishes.

French and Italian Fish Dishes and Sake

In French and Italian cuisine, white wine is an indispensable accompaniment to fish dishes. White wine enhances the delicate flavors of fish dishes and makes the meal more enjoyable. In this respect, white wine and sake are very similar. Although they are made from different ingredients, they are both brewed in the same way and have a similar alcohol content, making them highly compatible with food.

Sake breweries throughout Japan and their real appeal

There are more than several hundred sake breweries scattered throughout Japan, and the water quality and climate varies from region to region, giving each sake its own unique flavor. This is exactly like the world of wine, and comparing sake from different regions is one of the best ways to enjoy sake.

Enjoy the diversity of sake, junmai and ginjo

There are many different types of sake, such as junmai and ginjo. Each has its own unique taste depending on the type of rice used and the sake brewing process, and each has its own fans. The journey to learn more about the depth of sake continues.

Japanese food culture and sake are attracting worldwide attention for their delicacy and diversity. The World Heritage listing of Japanese cuisine, the perfect combination of sake and fish dishes, and the pleasure of visiting sake breweries around the world are all wonderful opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture. Stay tuned for the next installment of our exploration, which will focus on the different types of sake.