APRIL 2026

HIGHLIGHTING Japan Cover

THE APPEAL OF YOSHOKU: JAPANESE-STYLE WESTERN CUISINE (PART 2)

Yoshoku, or Japanese-style Western cuisine, is an essential part of Japan’s culinary culture. Since the country opened to the West, the Japanese have adopted Western food, experimented through trial and error, and created a wide array of eclectic cuisine. In this issue of HIGHLIGHTING Japan, we feature an interview with Professor HIGASHIYOTSUYANAGI Shoko about the history of yoshoku—shaped by Japanese adaptability, creativity, and passion for food — and the various local yoshoku. We also explore the appeal of yoshoku from multiple perspectives, including prominent local yoshoku, retort pouch foods and Western tableware that has underpinned this culinary culture.

hj_april_2026_all(6.6MB)

INDEX

[THEME FOR APRIL] THE APPEAL OF YOSHOKU: JAPANESE-STYLE WESTERN CUISINE (PART 2)

PDF(399.5KB)Open a pdf file
[THEME FOR APRIL] THE APPEAL OF YOSHOKU: JAPANESE-STYLE WESTERN CUISINE (PART 2) Cover

FEATURES

Also

Links

  • Prime Minister's Office of JapanOpen a new window
  • JAPAN GOV THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPANOpen a new window

You will be redirected to an external website. Would you like to proceed?
If you wish to continue, please click the link below.

Link
Please Note:
  • The linked website is distinct from the website of the Public Relations Office of the Cabinet Office.
  • The URL of the website mentioned in this notice is as of November 21, 2023.
  • The website's URL may be discontinued or changed. Please verify the latest URL on your own.
Top