Lesson 16 　　Japanese Cuisine

Lesson 16　　 Japanese Cuisine

Topic Question: “What local food should I try in different regions of Japan?”

▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about the diversity of Japanese cuisine and how it varies from region to region. Consider special dishes unique to certain areas of Japan.

▮ Sample Answer

“In Japan, try sushi in Tokyo, okonomiyaki in Osaka, and ramen in Hakata. Each region has special foods. Hokkaido is famous for seafood, and Kyoto for tofu dishes.”

▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
　－Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly

1. Cuisine (料理): Style of cooking.
2. Unique (ユニークな): Being the only one of its kind.
3. Special (特別な): Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.
4. Seafood (海鮮): Sea animals that are eaten as food.
5. Dishes (料理): Food prepared in a particular way as part of a meal.

▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer

1. What kind of food is Tokyo famous for?
2. Can you name a special dish from Osaka?

▮　Mastering Middle School English Grammar

Have you ever… ?

A: Have been / have driven / have played, etc, is the present perfect (have + past participle):

B: 　We use the present perfect when we talk about a time from the past until now, for example, a
person’s life.

●　Have you been to France?” “No, I haven’t.
●　We’ve been to Canada, but we haven’t been to Alaska.
●　Mary is an interesting person. She has had many different jobs and has lived in many places.

Example Sentences:

1. Have you ever tried sushi in Tokyo?
2. We’ve eaten okonomiyaki in Osaka, and it was delicious.
3. She has visited Hokkaido and tried various seafood dishes there.
4. I have never been to Kyoto, but I’ve heard the tofu dishes are excellent.

Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself: