Winter

Roofs are covered in snow and sharp winds blow, almost all over Japan people shiver as the chill creeps in. This weather lends itself to an abundance of warming dishes with deep flavours. Soups and stews offer comfort, root vegetables take on an added depth and sweetness, miso supplies nourishment, noodles and dumplings give sustenance. Winter delicacies are also not to be missed, he ebi (spiny lobster) and pacific snow crabs are at their most succulent.