Japan Culinary Schools

Considering attending culinary school in Japan? You might want to become aware then of the seasonality of foods; the Japanese are very aware of what is right for the season, and like to focus cuisine on dishes appropriate to the food that grows at the various times of year. Japanese cuisine has developed over many centuries and through many political and social changes, but even the introduction of Western Culture in the last hundred years or so has not shaken the foundation of traditional Japanese cuisine. Besides seasonality of food, Japanese cuisine focuses on the quality of ingredients and presentation; hence the simple beauty of sushi. But you'll find that cooking schools in Japan don't just focus on traditional Japanese cuisine; after all, look at the wide ranging skills of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto, famous now in the United States as well as in his native Japan thanks to the Food Network--he can cook anything, in any style, no matter what the "secret ingredient." So if you are planning to attend culinary school in Japan, take a look at our list of the best Japanese cooking schools below!