If you hear a Japanese say he has eaten meat at a meal, he’s probably referring to a dish that contained no more than 2–3 ounces of poultry. Chicken is the most popular meat in Japan, and it’s sold ground like hamburger meat (this is the cheapest and most common form), in parts (fillet strips are considered the greatest delicacy), and whole (for those who have home ovens in which to roast the