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THE JAPANESE TABLE

The Japanese Table presents a variety of themes regarding traditional Japanese food culture. In each volume, a specific topic such as history, customs and food groups, is explored from several different angles.

Vol. 36  No.2 The Secrets of Taste in Japanese Cuisine by Tohru Fushiki

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Flavor

This second installment in our series on the complexities of taste explores elements of flavor in Japanese cuisine, and how umami along with traditional Japanese seasonings inform the unique character of Japanese dishes.

Vol. 36
The Secrets of Taste in Japanese Cuisine

No. 1
Smell
 
 
 

Vol. 35
Global Fare in Contemporary Japan

No. 1
French Cuisine
No. 2
Italian Cuisine
No. 3
Chinese Cuisine
 

Vol. 34
Japanese Feasts for Special Occasions

No. 1
Notable Nineteenth-Century Banquets
No. 2
Festive Food in the Home
No. 3
Remarkable Restaurant Cuisines
No. 4
Food Fit for the Divine

Vol. 33
Japanese Tea

No. 1
Its Growing Global Appeal
No. 2
The Culture of Chanoyu
No. 3
Sencha
No. 4
Its Healthy and Nutritious Benefits

Vol. 32
Japanese Noodles

Vol. 31
Annual Events and Traditions

No. 1
Spring: From the New Year to Cherry Blossoms
No. 2
Summer: From Hatsugatsuo to Tanabata
No. 3
Autumn: Obon, Moon-Viewing and Grilled Eel
No. 4
Winter: From Harvest to New Year

Vol. 30
Washoku and Health

No. 1
Global Nutrition and Longevity
No. 2
The Secret of Longevity in Japan
No. 3
Soybeans, Longevity and Women’s Health
No. 4
Toward Better Health Worldwide
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