What is Japanese food? WASHOKU explained and its evolution 〜和食〜 | easy Japanese home cooking

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  • Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
  • In this video, I am explaining about Japanese food, how it has evolved i.e. its categories and why it is healthy.
    In my Channel, I usually show step by step of alternative but authentic Japanese home cooking, which can be made with the ingredients that are easily available outside of Japan.
    00:00 Intro
    01:14 What is WASHOKU?
    01:43 1. Respect for variety and fresh ingredients
    03:16 2. Nutritional balance
    04:30 3. Expression of nature and four seasons
    05:58 4. Close connection fo seasonal celebrations
    06:56 Categries of Japanese food
    07:18 1. Traditional Japanese food
    10:22 2. Semi-Modern Japanese food
    11:16 3. Modern Japanese food
    12:42 Why is Japanese food healthy?
    18:17 Ending
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  • @robertworden8559
    @robertworden8559 Рік тому +137

    I hope you know that your presentation is priceless and demonstrates your amazing prowess of teaching and being considerate of other cultures yet explain so clearly the aspects of the uniqueness and complexity of Japanese culture. For a man of your age you possess tremendous potential as an educator and your writing skill is balanced and thoughtful to your audience. This short program is a perfect example of what all American children and adults could benefit tremendously from. Thank you so very much for your tireless effort. I pray your rewards will be commensurate with your work.

  • @laurene2586
    @laurene2586 2 роки тому +70

    Enjoyed learning about the history of Japanese cuisine. I noticed that my grandmother originally from Japan but an American citizen, would arrange the food on the plate artistically which made it more appealing to eat. Thanks for sharing!

  • @KrasMazovHatesYourGuts
    @KrasMazovHatesYourGuts 7 місяців тому +6

    The one thing I love about Japanese cuisine is that they have this amazing ability to embrace both tradition and innovation. When they encountered a new ingredient, they embraced the novelty and uniqueness of it yet at the same time found ways to absorb it into their traditional preparations.

  • @modernvikinghomestead367
    @modernvikinghomestead367 Рік тому +26

    Thank you for the video, it was very informative and easy to understand.
    I especially appreciate the way you explained traditional vs semi-modern vs modern, as it was very helpfull!
    I also appreciate the reasoning behind the health aspects of the food, it really put in perspective how this cuisine differs from my own native cuisine. Even though traditional danish cuisine has a lot of similarities to traditional japanese (lots of fish and seafood, rye, oat and barley over wheat, lots of fermented foods), I feel like we've lost this way of eating in our modern times. I definitely will be implementing more of our own traditional dishes as well as implementing a lot of these japanese dishes and ways of serving food, in my own household, since I find it just makes a lot of sence.
    I will also be making a lot more japanese foods, since we do enjoy this cuisine at home as well.
    Thank you so much for making these kinds of videos, and helping us all to cook better!
    Bless you!
    From Denmark

    • @taijiskitchen
      @taijiskitchen  Рік тому +9

      wow, such a compliment!
      i am exactly not making my video to impose japanese food/way, but to remember the importance of each own tradition/lineage. so you just nailed it!!

  • @yuzan3607
    @yuzan3607 Рік тому +27

    This is quiet possibly my favourite video on UA-cam. The efficiency of the way you present the information is priceless.
    I lived in Japan for three years and one thing that effected me the most was the Japanese food culture. I want to learn everything about Japanese food and I really try to re-create that spirit here in my country. Not just by making Japanese meals, but by adapting the whole philosophy of Japanese food culture into ingredients from my country.
    Your video is priceless to me, thanks a lot! Please keep making videos about the Japanese food culture and philosophies. For example, I'm very interested in the 24 seasons and how ppl cook foods according to season. I hope you can share more details on that.
    hontoni arigato gozaimasu!!!

  • @Nacruht
    @Nacruht 8 місяців тому +4

    I just wanted to write and say how much this video is helping my in my culinary career, I was born and raised in the U.S, but ever since I started cooking I just have loved the presentations of Japanese foods and this video helped me understand why that is as long as what they mean when they're presented. Thank you for the video and the other videos you continue to put out.

  • @craigh8861
    @craigh8861 2 роки тому +30

    Thanks for the Japanese history lesson and how food related to it. I like how you mix cooking videos with videos like this one. Please continue to create great content like this video it’s very interesting.

    • @taijiskitchen
      @taijiskitchen  2 роки тому +6

      thanx! I try to do, what other people don't do!

  • @kathysoc3733
    @kathysoc3733 2 роки тому +8

    Love your videos! I am Japanese, born in the US. I thought I was somewhat knowledgeable in Japanese cuisine, but ALWAYS learn new things in your videos. Thank you!

    • @taijiskitchen
      @taijiskitchen  2 роки тому +4

      glad my video contained something new for you!
      surely you know something I don't! thats how we grow together, by sharing!!

  • @unknowndeoxys00
    @unknowndeoxys00 Рік тому +22

    This is the type of content on Japanese food (and most food, honestly) that should be around more. More books, more videos. I love the graphic at 12:30 too, that is a perfect representation. Great job 😁

  • @flowersgardens4057
    @flowersgardens4057 Рік тому +20

    Fantastic presentation, thank you for the lesson. Fascinating. I never heard considered the melting temps of different proteins and how that may affect our bodies.
    I love Japanese cuisine but always found it daunting to attempt cooking any myself. Just discovered your channel last night and am inspired to try your recipes. Starting with the cucumber recipes today! Eggplant recipes will be next.
    Thank you for taking the time and the doing the work to share. A humble request if it’s something you make would be a video with agedashi tofu. Take care!

  • @wk3960
    @wk3960 Рік тому +3

    Japanese seafood cooking is also minimalistic.. Raw, grilled... No oil... 😋🤤🤤🤤👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @11fasteddie
    @11fasteddie Рік тому +3

    LOVED IT

  • @Barbrady007
    @Barbrady007 2 роки тому +5

    thank you. your videos are always enlightening.

  • @mariconmorales6709
    @mariconmorales6709 Рік тому +9

    Thank you for sharing this very informative history of Japanese food! Your video is also valuable for those who need to be enlightened as well as be reminded again about the nutritional value and food preferences for healthier and longer life!

  • @misterham8111
    @misterham8111 2 роки тому +5

    Very informative, love this!

  • @cherylperkins7538
    @cherylperkins7538 Рік тому +1

    Just watched again today since I was missing my Japanese girlfriend in Hawaii. We talked on the phone again as if we haven't since each other in a week. It's been 4 years. She used to send me care packages of food. I now keep the packages and shop here in Florida. Your food is VERY HEALTHY AND TASTES OSISHI. I loved the video. And you are cute

  • @type64f48
    @type64f48 6 місяців тому

    日本人ですが、ここまで論理的で分かりやすい紹介は初めて見ました🎉
    仕事上、外国人に文化を紹介する事もあるので助かります😊

  • @Sofia..x
    @Sofia..x 4 місяці тому +1

    Taiji - thank you Chef for being so sweet and educational when you present your material - i feel your joy & passion for your culture. I hope someday we become so blended and we take on more and more of Japanese philosophy of life and respect - the kind of respect that the west lacks but for the most part we are all brothers & sisters . much love & blessings for 2024 x

  • @cherylperkins7538
    @cherylperkins7538 Рік тому +3

    BEST video I've seen on teaching me. Very, very good.
    Thank you

  • @stellagirard166
    @stellagirard166 10 місяців тому +2

    Taiji, thank you so much for creating fantastic videos such as this one, with its rich historical and 和食/cuisine details. As a Japanese language and culture instructor, I have been incorporating your wonderful videos in my lessons, to further enhance my students' understanding and appreciation of Japan. Keep up the great insight! ありがとうございます。本当に感謝しています。

    • @taijiskitchen
      @taijiskitchen  10 місяців тому

      wow, really?! so great to hear that I can contribute to you/your students! pls advertise my channel to your students!! lol

  • @rimasmeleshyus9486
    @rimasmeleshyus9486 Рік тому +2

    Japanese food ,one of the best and most healthy food. I m enjoying every week in Hawaii islands 🏝

  • @lcr9784
    @lcr9784 Рік тому +9

    Wow ...really really good and awsome content !! So well researched and very informative..love the part by part explanation ...love the food history of Japan..i'm showing this to the kids to teach them about Japanese culture and food..wish this kind of content is available for other cultures as well..it will really help the kids..Thanks a lot 😃😃😃😃

  • @louisedost8476
    @louisedost8476 Рік тому +5

    Great teacher. I bow to you!

  • @ralucaalbu1500
    @ralucaalbu1500 Рік тому +5

    I love you Taiji! All the knowledge within this video was so soul-fulfilling that it almost made me cry. Thank you for giving us a chance to discover authentic Japanese culture and cuisine!!! Amazing work you're doing! Lots of love from Romania.

  • @stefimandi186
    @stefimandi186 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much for this video. Really, very exciting and useful information.
    I so much agree with the philosophy of respecting the season and the nutritional balance.
    I am surprised that you learn about nourishment at school. I think every country should incorporate some kind of this in the education system.
    More videos like this, please!
    For example, I would love to learn more about Japanese tea culture. The occasion, the types of tea, the snacks.
    Also, I am very curious how the present global culture, the upcoming fast food consuming effects Japanese cooking.
    Keep on with these videos, I love every of them.
    Your Mille-feuille Hotpot recipe now is one of the favorite dishes and is so much on my top 10 list that started to make variations.

    • @taijiskitchen
      @taijiskitchen  Рік тому +3

      thanx!! will do!
      a video on tea is coming up soon, fast food consumption, will consider it, thanx!
      glad you liked the Mille-feuille Hotpot!! its also one of my favorite winter dish!!

  • @angiesierra1956
    @angiesierra1956 Рік тому +1

    I was born in Japan from both Filipino parents, where my father had served in the US Navy and he was stationed in Japan at that time. One of the things to do thst is in my "bucket list" is to visit my place of birth. (Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan). I heared all good things from most people that I spoke with who had visited Japan, and I am excited to experience the culture and see the country as well. Sushi is by far my favorite food. If anyone asks me where do I want to eat, everyone in my circle of family and friends kmow that my answer would be Japanese food. There is no food here in the US that I can remotely compare to Japanese food (that is of course my personal opinion). Listening to this vlog made me want to go to Japan more and hopefully soon.. Thank you for posting such an informative video.. i absilutely enjoyed it!!

  • @andrewandrew.US.UK.NZ.AUS.CAD.

    Like your japanese culture and cooking. it is a great video. And I watch all your cooking, all healthy food. And thank for share. Waiting more your cooking recipes even simple but healthy , thats why I like japanese food. Also the portion is just small and delicious.

  • @ElJosher
    @ElJosher 2 роки тому +3

    Damn… I was thinking about learning more about washoku earlier today. Good timing.

  • @lcm2023
    @lcm2023 Рік тому +4

    Would you consider creating a guide for eating in Japan if you have a shellfish allergy, soy or peanut allergies? Really enjoying your videos, Wonderful Information!

    • @Grandma_Ma
      @Grandma_Ma Рік тому

      My problem also,thank you for asking the ?,hope it is answered.Became allergic later in life.

  • @lovdolls
    @lovdolls Рік тому +2

    A great video thank you. I love the way Japan teaches in the schools about food, cooking, and sewing which has been pretty much dropped from schools in America. I need to eat more sardines they are in my pantry!

  • @PP_ChaiBkk
    @PP_ChaiBkk Рік тому +2

    Very good to know more about Japanese foods

  • @TulipB89
    @TulipB89 2 роки тому +6

    Love this video. So informative and delivered in a enjoyable way. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @warrior5203
    @warrior5203 Рік тому +3

    Bravo ! Your overview is awesome!

  • @riyandhikahendiputra9268
    @riyandhikahendiputra9268 13 днів тому

    Thank you for the content

  • @Eldiran1
    @Eldiran1 4 місяці тому

    As someone who like to know how to write things in japanese, thanks to put all of these word with their japanese writting. It help me to remenber these one easier.
    As a french, food are always been an important part of my life (generaly the best part of each day), so it's not wonder that i'm digging into Japanese cuisine that much. Each region of Japan, like in France, have their own dish. And each time i will visit Japan, i will not miss the opportunity to eat local dishes.

  • @zuhurapakeer8920
    @zuhurapakeer8920 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been taught a lot of things about Japan and it’s culture, since moving here 8 years ago.
    But, I really enjoy watching your videos and re-learning because your English is fabulous.
    Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Ta 🙇‍♀️

  • @0624cancer
    @0624cancer Рік тому +2

    Love it!

  • @lagringa7518
    @lagringa7518 Рік тому +1

    Fascinating!

  • @somersetskylark173
    @somersetskylark173 Рік тому +2

    Loved this video 💕🌻

  • @jamalcoimbra1652
    @jamalcoimbra1652 Рік тому

    Thank you for the video.

  • @Georgihinton
    @Georgihinton 3 місяці тому

    Hi! I'm a dietetic student from the UK and one of our coursework projects is to learn all about the Japanese culture and the cuisine. Just wanted to say how helpful this video was. Contained so much useful and really interesting information. Thank you for taking the time to create it!

  • @aideencaruana4568
    @aideencaruana4568 4 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed this video, very insightful.

  • @Spanglish-Gamer
    @Spanglish-Gamer 10 місяців тому

    Great work

  • @fr1pet
    @fr1pet Рік тому

    This was amazing, thank you very much ❤

  • @jenniheinanen8434
    @jenniheinanen8434 2 роки тому +10

    I really loved this video. I like cooking and trying new things. I often visit an asian food store in the next city over and I pretty much always go through the entire store to find something new to try. I use lots of chicken in my cooking and I usually try something inspired by japanese kitchen when cooking fish ( I mean, since they use it so much in their cuisine, they probably know quite well how to make it, right?) I also try to be open to new flavours and foods in general, so I try to live along the lines of "try everything at least once (except dr**s. And folk dance XP)."
    I usually look for new ways to season dishes so I can keep my home cooking interesting. I pretty much hate store-bought pre-amde meals, so pretty much everything is made from scratch (Mom taught us well).

    • @taijiskitchen
      @taijiskitchen  Рік тому +4

      thats great! thats exactly how I go about it too!! (and of course about dr**s! but what's wrong with folk dances??)
      thats also how my mom taught me too!! lol

  • @Kimalinas
    @Kimalinas 6 місяців тому

    Wow I enjoyed this video so much! Thank you ❤

  • @rachoue13
    @rachoue13 Рік тому +1

    This was so informative! Thank you

  • @d.h4879
    @d.h4879 Рік тому +2

    Great video for introducing Japanese food! I am a fan of Japanese food and I don’t have full knowledge until I see this video, thank you!

  • @reneesu7200
    @reneesu7200 Рік тому

    Thank you so much, it was very informative

  • @ricardoneves5094
    @ricardoneves5094 Рік тому

    really great explanation, Taiji-san!

  • @GoTerry
    @GoTerry Рік тому +2

    Fascinating… thank you

  • @ilustrecefalopodo
    @ilustrecefalopodo Рік тому

    What an interesting video!

  • @tenzinchodon3660
    @tenzinchodon3660 Рік тому +2

    Very informative. Totally fascinated by Japanese food culture.

  • @raveninavaniam9438
    @raveninavaniam9438 Рік тому

    Very Educational, thank you.

  • @amelens3589
    @amelens3589 Рік тому

    Very informative! Thank you so much...

  • @evangelinehoke5512
    @evangelinehoke5512 11 днів тому

    Great video thanks your thumbnail was enticing and you look knowledgeable, couldn’t miss it

  • @bevspiby6953
    @bevspiby6953 Рік тому

    Wow. So interesting. Lots to take in
    Thank you

  • @drthomason7043
    @drthomason7043 Рік тому +2

    Excellent, thank you

  • @81kikyo
    @81kikyo Рік тому +1

    You should do more history of Japan. I am enjoying learning on your channel.

  • @neng0317
    @neng0317 Рік тому +2

    Love your cooking😋😋😋

  • @gtg488w
    @gtg488w Рік тому

    I learned so much , ありがとうございます

  • @maylailum5335
    @maylailum5335 2 місяці тому +1

    Awesome ‼️💯

  • @mainos104
    @mainos104 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video brother

  • @evelyn1805
    @evelyn1805 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for this very informative video. Really enjoyed the visual summary

  • @diederick1998
    @diederick1998 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much, this helped me a lot. Love from Holland!

  • @notag_channel
    @notag_channel 9 місяців тому

    Wonderful and informative video...THANK YOU =)

  • @betta1fish
    @betta1fish Рік тому +3

    Great content

  • @shubhraauritaroy9109
    @shubhraauritaroy9109 Рік тому +1

    Hi I am just back from a wonderful trip to Japan and started looking for simple, healthy recipes to cook..... your channel is perfect. Thank you for all your effort and sharing your culture and cuisine.

  • @GiGaSzS
    @GiGaSzS Рік тому

    Thank you for this depth explanation. I was recently in Japan and was amazed at the quality of the food Japan has to offer with simple ingredients that are gathered from Japan. This is a gem and needs to be taken care of because it could be easily destroyed by the influence of westerns' bad habits and overuse of meat and fat/oil.

  • @deniserhk
    @deniserhk Рік тому +2

    That is very fascinating! I learned a lot, thank you for making this video!

  • @umitbilgesamanli2431
    @umitbilgesamanli2431 Рік тому +2

    Wow… I have just discovered your channel, and I loved it.. Will be following each episode.. You are very efficient and well informed, and fast and disciplined.. Thank you so much… I love oriental food…

  • @DrSonaliKanojiakushwaha
    @DrSonaliKanojiakushwaha 18 днів тому

    Wao...you explained it all in one go

  • @juansagredo580
    @juansagredo580 Місяць тому

    beautiful!!! thank u 4 da video!!!

  • @sharpskilz
    @sharpskilz Рік тому +2

    Brilliant video my man..concise and informative.

  • @lucitarodriguez9082
    @lucitarodriguez9082 Рік тому +2

    Very informative channel. I've been following you for the past 4 days ive learned a lot about Japan amazing you're superb thanks for sharing abt your culture. More power.

  • @maryannmarcelo219
    @maryannmarcelo219 Рік тому

    Excellent presentation Taiji. Looking forward to the next one ❤

  • @patriciahazeltine9986
    @patriciahazeltine9986 Рік тому +2

    You are so informative, thank you for sharing!

  • @elianmusic7452
    @elianmusic7452 Місяць тому

    What a ridiculously excellent video. Wow. Thank you so much for this precious education

  • @rca_usa
    @rca_usa Рік тому +2

    wow ...delicious Japanese cuisine❤

  • @latishacampbell5764
    @latishacampbell5764 Рік тому +1

    So informative. In the States we have Home Economics, at least my generation did (I am 47 so I am not sure if they still do). These are basic cooking, sewing, mechanical drawing, wood working, art etc classes. I think I would absolutely love eating traditional Japanese food regularly as I prefer a more clean way of eating (most of the time). Such good information. I hope one day I am blessed with the opportunity to visit Japan.

  • @benjia1152
    @benjia1152 Рік тому

    I like how you incorporated the various aspects of health, history, culture, cuisine... priceless!
    Thank you for producing educational & inspiring content.

  • @juliojimenez5736
    @juliojimenez5736 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video, thanks a million.

  • @jaymorgan8305
    @jaymorgan8305 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the information. Very well done.

  • @melaniedickson7769
    @melaniedickson7769 Рік тому +2

    Very interesting and impressively dense in content. Thank you for the clear and approachable manner, and for using appealing posters and visuals to reinforce the information. I also loved your video where you showed us features of Japanese homes. It is all so unfamiliar, and I appreciate the pragmatic and graceful aspects of Japanese culture. I really like hearing about Japan on your channel.

  • @annaceglova6889
    @annaceglova6889 Рік тому +2

    Very interesting content! Thank you for sharing!

  • @alaylakadph64
    @alaylakadph64 Рік тому +2

    I so love this! Thank you so much for the values. I am excited to see all this.

  • @BarinTravelTV
    @BarinTravelTV Рік тому

    Great. Thank you so much for this perfect video. 🙏

  • @jermellroymartinez2470
    @jermellroymartinez2470 Рік тому +2

    glad I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for giving digestible information about Japanese food. will definitely check out all your other videos! 😉

  • @TheEmperorjun
    @TheEmperorjun 11 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤wow...i enjoyed much as i learned...❤❤❤

  • @user-he9mv4jn9m
    @user-he9mv4jn9m Рік тому

    Love to see your channel very much

  • @fishbone9159
    @fishbone9159 Рік тому

    Glad I found your channel! So much information presented in an interesting and entertaining manner. Keep up the good work! Amazing channel! 👏🏽

  • @janessa1924
    @janessa1924 Рік тому +2

    I've always wanted to learn about the Japanese cuisine. This video helped!😁

  • @robertaa.carney-king2716
    @robertaa.carney-king2716 Рік тому +2

    I love the content. I must rethink about my eating habits. The one item I could eat everyday is fish.

  • @Ground900
    @Ground900 Рік тому +2

    I'm learning a lot from your videos.
    I already want to try and make Miso soup and sushi rice from your recipes..

  • @robinsoda3181
    @robinsoda3181 Рік тому +4

    Just found your channel today and I love your videos. Only thing is could you pronounce the words slower so I had hear the pronunciation??? That would be awesome. Keep up the good work

  • @kaziquefly
    @kaziquefly 4 місяці тому

    Excellent advice, your teaching style is exceptional. Thank you 🙏

  • @julielozano5668
    @julielozano5668 Рік тому +2

    Enjoyed learning about Japanese food and balance of nutrients of dishes for your meal. Thank you so much!

  • @rtjs14
    @rtjs14 Рік тому +3

    Wow. That was educational. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you for sharing all this information about your culture with us.

  • @jackihutch87
    @jackihutch87 2 роки тому +2

    enjoyable and educational as always! i learn so much from this, taiji!

  • @CharronMcLeod
    @CharronMcLeod Рік тому

    I am a new subscriber to your channel. Very much enjoying the exposure to the broader range of Japanese dishes and culture. This was very informative. Thank you!