Japan The Hungry Guest

In this fascinating work, G.C. Allen explores the role that food plays in Japanese culture. From the tea ceremony to sushi, from miso soup to udon noodles, Allen examines the history, traditions, and meanings behind a wide variety of Japanese dishes and culinary customs. This is an essential read for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Japanese society and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.