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I have read the first part of this book. I tried to read it all before my trip to Japan as I am very much interested in Japanese culture and food and this book did not disappoint. It has a great pace and the right level of detail for someone interested in the history and context of Japanese cuisine while also giving enough background about the historic context that led to such changes in Japan's gastronomy.

This book takes a look at the historical development of food culture in Japan. The first chapter begins with ancient Japanese history and, as someone who isn't really enthusiastic about history, I found it a bit dull. However, as the chapters have progressed, more modern Japanese food culture is being mentioned and I find that fascinating. I especially like learning about the influence of Buddhism on food culture.

Once again, let's commence a bunch of research for university.