Gochisō History

And here is the second part of our article about kuri, the Japanese chestnut! In it, we talk about the recent history of the fruit as well as look at various specialties and dishes, such as the ever-popular montblanc.

https://gochisohistory.com/kuri-part-2/

Possibly the first staple food of Japan, harvested and consumed since prehistoric times, learn more about the history of kuri, the Japanese chestnut! This article is the first part of a two-part series about the kuri. Stay tuned for more history and dishes next week!

https://gochisohistory.com/kuri-part-1/

From Meso-America to Japan, learn more about the delicious kabocha and other Japanese squashes!

https://gochisohistory.com/kabocha/

#日本食 #かぼちゃ #南瓜 #カボチャ

Shochu, the Japanese distilled liquor, is a staple of izakaya and convenience stores across the country. It can be made from a myriad of ingredients, served neat, on the rock, or used in cocktails. Since its introduction in the 17th century, it has become of national favorite, even surpassing the famous sake in consumption! Learn more about shochu in our latest article.

https://gochisohistory.com/shochu/

#焼酎 #日本酒 #お酒

日本飲食企業の皆様へ

顧客ベースを大幅に増加することができます
日本の英語系コミュニティは少数なので、口コミが鍵となります。英語で情報や商品を提供する日本の会社はまだまだ少数であるため、英語で情報提供をすることで他社との差別化を図ることができ、競争力強化につながります。

もっと詳しくのはGochiso Historyのウエブサイトへご参考ください。

https://gochisohistory.com/nihonkigyo/

Because it sounds similar to the Japanese verb katsu (勝つ, to win), tonkatsu is often eaten for good luck by students on the eve of an important exam or athletes before a game. That is why a lot of restaurants around universities offer tonkatsu meals and bentō during the exam season.

Learn more about the tonkatsu, the famous Japanese pork cutlet, in our latest article!

https://gochisohistory.com/tonkatsu/

#日本食 #食文化 #とんかつ #トンカツ #カツカレー #カツ丼 #カツサンド

Going through an interesting read for a coming article. A hint: the title of the book is "History of Japanese Alcohol" (日本の酒の歴史), compiled by the late Sato Benzaburo. Well researched and documented, a recommended read to anyone interested in the history of sake (and not afraid of obscure kanji characters).

#歴史 #日本史 #日本の酒の歴史

When published overseas, the 1961 song "Ue o Muite Arukō" ("I Look Up as I Walk") was retitled as "Sukiyaki". There is no mention of the dish or any connection in the lyrics, but the word was deemed easy to remember and recognizable!
Learn more about this famous hotpot beef dish in our article about the sukiyaki (すき焼き)!

https://gochisohistory.com/sukiyaki/

#日本 #日本食 #歴史 #食文化 #すきやき #すき焼き

To produce vast quantities of smoked katsuo (skipjack tuna), entire warehouses are used as smoking ovens! Firewood is burned on the 1st floor while the fish is placed from the 2nd to the 4th floor depending on its smoking stage.
Learn more about this staple fish in our article about the katsuo (鰹)!

https://gochisohistory.com/katsuo/

#日本 #日本食 #歴史 #食文化 #かつお #かつお節 #カツオ #カツオのタタキ

Citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons and grapefruits enjoy great popularity in Japan. Mikan, yuzu, sudachi, kabosu... are all found in various dishes and specialties across Japan. Learn more about their history and use in Japanese cuisine in our latest article: "Yuzu and Mikan: Citrus Fruits in Japan"

https://gochisohistory.com/yuzu_mikan/

#食文化 #歴史 #日本食 #日本 #レモン #柑橘 #柑橘系 #柑橘類 #みかん

While we are working on a new project to be announced soon, here is a quick preview of things to come!

#食文化 #歴史 #日本食 #日本