A meal that is centered around rice as the main staple. It typically includes various side dishes such as vegetables, meat, and fish.
Imagine a plate of rice as the sun in the center of a solar system, with different side dishes orbiting around it like planets. Just like how the sun is the central focus of our solar system, rice takes center stage in a meal that is gohan chuushin no shokuji.
麺類中心の食事 (Menrui chuushin no shokuji): A meal that is centered around noodles as the main staple. It often includes toppings and broth.
洋食文化 (Youshoku bunka): Western-style cuisine that has been adapted to Japanese tastes and ingredients.
和食 (Washoku): Traditional Japanese cuisine that emphasizes seasonal ingredients and balance in flavors.
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