The Globalist Culinary Tour: Japan
This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour explores the food and culture of Japan.
March 7, 2020
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This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour takes us to Japan. Though renowned for its sushi, Japanese cuisine boasts a wealth of dishes, with something for everyone.
Japan: Key facts
Capital: Tokyo
Population: 126 million
Per capita income: $39,000
Global per capita GDP rank: 22
National dish: Sushi
The Globalist’s cookbook pick
Author: Nancy Singleton Hachisu
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Pages: 464
Available on Amazon.
Takeaways
This week, The Globalist Culinary Tour explores the food and culture of Japan.