Food!

I haven't made a food post yet! So here are some of my favorite Japanese foods as well as some I would like to try!

My favorites: 

1. Sashimi: I really don't like plain rice -that- much so, instead of sushi, I prefer sashimi. I love the delicate flavor of the fish by itself. If I had to pick a favorite fish it would probably be tuna.

2. Tempura: Especially shrimp. Tempura appeals to my taste for fried things. <_<

3. Tonkatsu: Pretty much for the same reasons as tempura... but pork makes me ill, so I don't indulge in this very often.

4. Wagashi: Seasonal desserts that are gorgeous and not too sweet. I love these with green tea!

To try:

1. Chawanmushi: I've never had this somehow! I still can't decide if I think it's gross or really appealing.

2. Curry: This may seem odd, but Japan has a distinctive style of curry. Last time I was in Japan I ate curry at an Indiana restaurant and absolutely hated it. Turns out... I'd never had curry or mutton before and the culprit was the mutton. Now I absolutely -love- curry and want to give it another try. I've had some Japanese style at a local restaurant and at home (from a mix), but I want to try it in Japan again.

3. Izakaya cuisine: I am classy like that! 

4. Kaiseki: This is actually a full meal made with delicately flavored seasonal items. My husband and I will have the chance to try Kaiseki at Kichisen!

And omuraisu, all the fish, seasonal/regional junk food, and food from various food stalls.

Looks like we're not too far out from the trip. Panic is starting to set in!