Japanese dishes are little masterpieces of art. The most important components are rice, soy and fish. Fish usually is cooked, fried, grilled or pickled. Sashimi is precisely filleted fresh fish that is eaten in a raw consistence. Soy is not only the basic ingredient of Japanese soy sauce, but also a part of Japanese spice paste Miso and Tofu.

Japanese start their day with a classic Miso soup, pickled vegetables and dried seaweed. For lunch a light meal like a noodle soup or sushi is served. The absolute favorites are the O-bento-Boxes in which Japanese dishes are lovingly prepared for to-go or to be delivered. The main meal in Japan is dinner. Dinner is composed and prepared with soup, rice, fish, meat and aromatic vegetables and all following traditional rites. This brings peace and contemplation into the often hectic life.