Washoku is Japanese for "Japanese Food", but also means "harmonious meal". This is because the traditional way of eating in Japan focuses on enjoyment of a wide variety of small plates with diverse ingredients all centered around Japanese rice and soup. These dishes are all served at once on tray called a zen. Japanese meals are not only balanced in flavor, but also have a greater variety of nutrients than most single dish meals.
Washoku is Japanese for "Japanese Food", but also means "harmonious meal". This is because the traditional way of eating in Japan focuses on enjoyment of a wide variety of small plates with diverse ingredients all centered around Japanese rice and soup. These dishes are all served at once on tray called a zen. Japanese meals are not only balanced in flavor, but also have a greater variety of nutrients than most single dish meals.