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Probably for most of you Japanese cuisine is associated with sushi - one of the most popular dishes in the world. The sushi has got quite a long story. Once when there were no fridges, fish and seafood quickly got spoiled. "What to do about it?" - asked the fishermen and the chefs. Finally, it was invented to mix seafood with boiled rice and then close it in a barrel. After about one year spent in a barrel sushi was perfectly pickled and ready to be eaten! T he invention of rice vinegar accelerated the preparation of sushi. Vinegar is still an indispensable ingredient of a Japanese dish and gives it its characteristic sour taste.  On Japanese islands you will find regional types of sushi, with the typical ingredients of the area. Their names are usually related to the preparation of individual dishes. The sushi that we eat nowadays was invented by Hanaya Yohei in the 19th century. He  was making sticks of boiled rice on which he put pieces of fish or seafood. The most pop...

The kimono is one of the most significant and recognizable symbols of Japan. It is a traditional Japanese costume. The word "Kimono" literally means "thing to wear".  A long time ago the kimono was just a simple daily gear like a T-shirt for us nowadays. But times have changed. They are becoming less and less common on the streets. Now kimonos are worn by some elderly ladies and sumo wrestlers. First of all the kimono is very time-consuming and uncomfortable. It often consists of even more than ten parts so it takes a long time to get dressed. Secondly they cost a fortune. One kimono can cost even a few thousand dollars! So not everyone can afford it.  There are many kinds and colors of kimonos. They differ in color according to gender, but also according to season. Usually men's kimonos are dark and women's color of kimono depends of the occasion. A traditional outfit is typically handmade of rectangular pieces of silk.    Sources: https://en.blog.kkday.com...