Few people in the modern world are not affected in some way by the ideas, culture, and economy of Japan, yet this country remains an enigma. Westernised, but different from any other Western country, part of Asia, but clearly unlike any other Asian society, Japan is a uniquely adaptable place where tradition and modernity are part of one continuum.
Travel in Japan is a lesson in aesthetics and Japanese food is no exception to this. Food is an art form in its own right and denotes a very strong link to culinary traditions, but often with very innovative and modern adaptions.