Just like its Occident equivalents, Japanese omelette is one of the simplest home-made dishes of Japanese cuisine. Due to their mild sweat and salty taste, tamagoyaki are enjoyed by almost everyone in Japan – from busy workaholics to children, whom parents pack sliced omelettes to their bentos. See how the Japanese tamago differ from our popular omelettes and check how to prepare them on your own.

Do you want good luck in the new year? Eat a cookie! According to a Japanese tradition, you will have a successful new year if you eat mochi – stuffed rice balls that symbolise long and happy life.

Rice is for the Japanese what bread is for Europeans. So no wonder that rice is used in the Country of Cherry Blossoms even to prepare sandwiches. Onigiri are stuffed rice balls which Japanese mums prepare for their children to school and which trekkers take with them as a practical nutritious snack.

Just like the Italians, whom poverty forced to bake yeast cakes with tomatoes, Japanese created their own “emergency dish” while facing a crisis. Although Japan is now well past the post-war recession, okonomiyaki keeps winning the hearts of the Japanese and, just like Italian pizza, it is a culinary attraction for tourists.

Another national dish of Japan, other than traditional sushi, is… curry with rice. No, we are not mistaken. The aroma of the Indian spice has won over Japanese food lovers and become a regular part of their national culture.

Even though we associate Japanese cuisine mostly with various types of sushi, Asian noodles are an equally important element of Japanese menu. Udon, either served in soups or accompanied by aromatic sauces and vegetables, is a good example.

Japanese cuisine is gaining popularity all around the world. The diversity of tastes and aromas, the unique healthy properties and the aesthetic form are just a few of its outstanding qualities. Places where you an enjoy sushi or ramen can now be found in basically all cities. More and more bars that offer Japanese street food, such as okonomiyaki or takoyaki – golden octopus balls – keep emerging.

Japanese cuisine offers an incredibly exciting culinary experience – both gustatory and visual. It is based on several main ingredients – fresh fish, fruit, vegetables and rice, all of high quality and virtually unprocessed. The essence of Japanese cuisine is aptly captured in the old saying that “you eat with your eyes.” Every dish is a separate composition, looking like a work of art. All this makes Japanese snacks and starters perfect for a reception or a party.

Even though savoury Japanese dishes have been tempting and fascinating the Western world for years, sweets from Japan are something we rarely hear of. The Japanese moderation and self-restraint is also visible in their desserts, which are far from European confectionery. Japanese cuisine is full of exciting ideas for sweet light dishes based on plant ingredients.

Japanese dishes can be eaten in many forms and served in various ways. Dishes from the Land of the Rising Sun can be served both hot and cold. Served cold, popular dishes can act both as the main course and as snacks.

Japan’s unique flavours are perfect for various celebrations. Japanese delicacies can turn an evening with your loved one into a unique experience. A Japanese-style romantic dinner will be perfect if both of you like unusual flavours, and are looking for a unique culinary experience.

Japanese cuisine is popular not only among adults across the world. Dishes from the Land of the Rising Sun are eagerly consumed by the little ones as well. Children cannot have enough of Japanese delicacies – here are four of the most popular ones!