The art of cooking is no longer restricted to homemakers and restaurant cooks. The culinary industry has grown immensely and has gained a very high status as regards to its acceptability as a respectable profession. Hence, various schools have been set up to provide certified education on various types of cuisines of the world over. Out of the numerous cuisine types, the Japanese cuisine tends to evoke a curiosity as regards to its making. The most famous Japanese dish is the Sushi, which has been a favorite with almost all classes of individuals. Apart from sushi, the other famous Japanese food items are Domburimono, Tempura, Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu, and many more. Japanese food is considered very simple, healthy, and delicious.

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of China, Korea, and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south. Its capital is Tokyo. It encompasses over 3,000 islands, the largest of which are Honshū, Hokkaidō, Kyūshū and Shikoku. Most of Japan's islands are mountainous, and many are volcanic, including the highest peak, Mount Fuji. It has the world's 10th largest population, with nearly 128 million people. The Greater Tokyo Area, with over 30 million residents, is the largest metropolitan area in the world. Archaeological research indicates that people were living on the islands of Japan as early as the upper paleolithic period. The first written mention of Japan begins with brief appearances in Chinese history texts from the 1st century AD.