Japan is home to a great deal of undiscovered beautiful scenery woven from the four seasons, and diverse cuisines developed through local environments and passed down through the ages. Many of these can only be experienced by actually visiting these areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries has certified these regions in which you can enjoy wonderful cuisine as "Savor Japan" regions. This site provides videos full of information to assist with trips to "Savor Japan" certified regions.
MORE “OISHIII(美味しい)” translates to delicious or tasty and is the most common word to describe deliciousness in Japanese.
HATSUNE MIKU, one of the world's most famous virtual pop star is collaborating with MAFF on a song for “OISHII” to the world.
She will lead you to the attractive spot in Japan and Enjoy “OISHII” food.
JAS, Japanese Agricultural Standards, ensure the qualities of the products, materials, production methods and so on. For this reason, products with JAS marks help you to make a good choice! When you want organic products, choose the one with the Organic JAS marks!
MORE“Sushi and Beyond” is an animated series based on the bestselling book “Sushi and Beyond”. In 2009, food writer Michael Booth and his family set off for an extended stay in Japan to discover whether a Westerner could truly begin to understand the culture, myths and desires behind Japanese food. Booth’s book about their fascinating and funny journey through food-obsessed Japan, has turned into a 24-part animated series in 2015. This two Special Sauce episodes, “An English Family Eats the Spring” and “The Heart of a Sushi Chef”, joined in 2016 to explore more the diversity of Japanese foods! Roll around Japan in a new way with them!
MORELiving in a country blessed with four seasons and an abundance from the sea and soil,
the Japanese people have always deeply valued nature and have developed a distinctive culture and lifestyle.
One of the most prized aspects of this culture is Washoku (Japanese cuisine).
Here at Moshi Moshi Nippon,
chief editor Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is always looking for the hottest Japanese news to send out to the world.
The headlines she's looking for are all about the wonderful aspects of Japan!
Living in a country blessed with four seasons and an abundance from the sea and soil,
the Japanese people have always deeply valued nature and have developed a distinctive culture and lifestyle.
One of the most prized aspects of this culture is Washoku (Japanese cuisine).
