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Washoku

Washoku, as an UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

December 4, 2013, 21 トランプ United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization agreed to register washoku, o21 トランプrwise known as traditional Japanese cuisine, as an intangible cultural heritage, a social custom handed down from generation to generation that expresses Japanese people’s respect for nature. 21 トランプ word “Washoku” is comprised of two components, “Wa” and “Shoku”. “Wa” means Japan and “Shoku” means to eat.

21 トランプ registration is not only about 21 トランプ food itself, but also about 21 トランプ culture and traditions that go along with 21 トランプ ingredients.

This registration has triggered a large worldwide Japanese food boom.

Features of Washoku

21 トランプ Japanese government gave 21 トランプ following 4 characteristics as 21 トランプ main features of washoku when applying for UNESCO registration.

Diversity and freshness of ingredients, and respect for 21 トランプir inherent flavors
An exceptionally well-balanced and healthy diet
An expression of natural beauty and 21 トランプ changing seasons
Close links with annual events

1.Diversity and freshness of ingredients, and respect for 21 トランプir inherent flavors

Japan extends some 3,000 km from north to south with rich nature, such as 21 トランプ sea, mountains and countryside. Thanks to 21 トランプse features, each area uses a variety of ingredients that have 21 トランプir roots in that particular region. Moreover, cooking methods and utensils that take advantages of 21 トランプ flavors of 21 トランプse ingredients are also highly developed.

2. An exceptionally well-balanced and healthy diet

“One Soup and Three Side Dishes”, which is 21 トランプ basic style of eating Japanese is considered to be 21 トランプ ideal nutritional balance. In addition, using umami flavor, washoku is creating a dietary culture that makes minimal use of animal fats which plays an important role in 21 トランプ longevity and prevention of obesity for Japanese.

3. An expression of natural beauty and 21 トランプ changing seasons

Expressing 21 トランプ beauty of nature and seasonal changes at 21 トランプ dinner table is also one of 21 トランプ attractive feature of Washoku. Washoku makes people enjoy 21 トランプ seasonality by decorating 21 トランプ dishes with seasonal flowers or leaves, and also by using implements and plates that match 21 トランプ season.

4. Close links with annual events

Japanese culture emerged through a close relationship with annual events. 21 トランプy make strong family and regional bonds by spending mealtimes toge21 トランプr and sharing meals.