I have done extensive research on traditional Japanese provisions and nutritional delicacies and placed it in relation and comparison to the novel Obasan.

Sushi is a main dish in Japan's culture. The price of sushi varies depending on the type and appearance of the plate. Cheap sushi is called kurukuru or kaiten sushi. One plate costs almost 100 yen. If you wish a colored platter, it costs much more. The various types of sushi include magura, shake, ika, tamago, ebi, hamachi, amaebi, uni, ikura, anago, hotategai, and gari.

The ebi-fry is a basic and easy cook off of some serious shrimp deep friage, and is very similar to shrimp tempura.

Curry rice is packed full of great oriental taste. It comes from India and is originally very hot and spicy. The Japanese cook it mild for a beef stew flavor.

Steak. Steak is very expensive in Japan. The kobe...