For Japanese , food is associated with many things . UNESCO added traditional Japanese cuisine , or `` washoku , '' into its Intangible Cultural Heritage list . The new designation means that the food is protected by law and can be sold in Japan without any restrictions on where it may be consumed.
UNESCO added traditional Japanese cuisine , or `` washoku , '' into its Intangible Cultural Heritage list . The new designation means that the food is protected by law and can be sold in Japan without any restrictions on where it may be consumed.