Those lunchboxes, from the simplest to the more elaborate ones, from the most delicious to the most creative ones, has epitomized Japanese culture for centuries.
Often made of a mouthful of riz and raw fish, sushi became popular in Japan in the 19th century as they could feed people quickly in an already busy capital.
Japanese don't only eat sushi! Through history, Japan has been much influenced by foreign cultures. The Japanese cuisine has espacially borrowed many recipes and ingredients from Western cuisines, but always in a way that suits Japanese tastes. Find out more about the meals that more and more Japanese love so much.
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