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When you think of beef, what Japanese washoku dish comes to mind? Many of you might say “sukiyaki.” Interestingly, sukiyaki is not a traditional Japanese dish – it came about during the Meiji period. Back then, it was called "gyunabe" or...

"What would you say if someone asked, "Is ramen washoku?" You might find yourself pausing and thinking, "What really counts as washoku or Japanese food?" That's what I am getting into today. How the Debate about Washoku Started It all st...