Japan food In the current definition refers to the country's indigenous cuisine Japan before the end of the closed country, or sakoku. When in 1868, but in a broader meaning, it will include foods that used ingredients and cooking method, which is inherited from abroad after the open country. But the people of Japan have also applied to ourselves. Japan is famous for its food, that highlight seasonal cuisine. The quality of the raw materials and placement of food, Japan has been developing for centuries as a result of changes in social and political life in the country. Japan food is changed significantly when it enters the middle ages which is modern Japan was lead by a Shogun Dignity. Later, at the beginning of a new era after the country opened. Japan culture from foreign, especially Western culture which has influenced the culture of Japan eat huge changes.