Quiz · Eating with the Seasons in Japan

Question 1What is the main topic of this talk about Japanese food?

How Japanese restaurants decorate their dining rooms The Japanese philosophy of eating food in harmony with the seasons The history of rice farming in rural Japan How to cook traditional Japanese dishes at home

Question 2What does the concept of shun refer to?

Ingredients at the absolute peak of their flavour A formal meal served only in autumn A small appetizer shaped like maple leaves The bowls used for summer noodle dishes

Question 3Which foods does the speaker mention as typical of autumn in Japan?

Chilled noodles, fresh tofu, and river fish Bamboo shoots, mountain vegetables, and bonito Fresh bread, roasted duck, and wild herbs Fragrant mushrooms, roasted chestnuts, and Pacific saury