Japanese Cuisine Archives - ANA Experience Class

The Noodles that Changed the World

The compact disc. The digital camera. The instant ramen noodle? Believe it or not, the third one is considered one of the most significant and impactful Japanese inventions of any kind. You probably equate the instant noodle with hazy college dorm rooms or the...

This Is Breakfast in Japan

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It shouldn’t come as any surprise, but a traditional Japanese breakfast could not be more different from the Western coffee-and-pastry on the run. In fact, a visitor from overseas might think it looks and feels more like dinner. The first meal of the day in Japan is...

12 Delicious Reasons To “Eat With the Seasons” in Japan

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12 Delicious Reasons To “Eat With the Seasons” in Japan As a traveler, you’ll notice a reverence around the changing seasons that’s unique to Japan. The bursting of springtime cherry blossoms draws epic crowds (by a recent estimate, 63 million visitors from inside and...

An Experience To Take Home With You: Cooking in Japan

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One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the culture of a new country is to enjoy its cuisine. With all the delicious fare Japan has to offer, food will inevitably be a huge focus of your trip. Taking a cooking class in Japan during your trip arguably offers the...

Gluten-Free in Japan: All You Need to Know

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While foreign travel offers exciting opportunities to sample unfamiliar foods, those with dietary restrictions such as gluten intolerance know that navigating a menu can sometimes be a challenge. Although a gluten-free diet is not particularly common in Japan, more...