1. Bruschetta
   Pesto
2. Sushi
   Pizza

Sushi is one of the most famous Japanese dishes in the world. This delicacy, which has existed since ancient times, is made up of raw fish and rice enhanced with vinegar. There are many variations of sushi such as maki and sashimi.

1. Lasagne
   Ravioli
2. Tempura
   Breadsticks

In the 16th century, when Portuguese soldiers arrived in Japan, they brought with them a recipe named "peixinhos da horta" which is now known as Tempura. This is a dish created by deep frying battered fish and vegetables, which is then served with a sauce.

1. Ramen
   Ciabatta
2. Spaghetti
   Crostini

Ramen noodles is a popular dish that is sold in a variety of flavors. Chicken flavored ramen was first sold, followed by other variations to suit just about anyone: seafood, pork and even beef.

1. Macarons
   Eclair
2. Souffle
   Miso soup

Miso soup is noted for its simple, delicious taste. This soup is made with dashi stock and miso paste, with ingredients such as tofu, pork or clams added upon preference or availability. Miso is usually served alongside another dish.

1. Crepes
   Sashimi
2. Gumbo
   Buffalo wings

Sashimi refers to any type of raw food; it existed long before rice was added to sushi to create the dish we now know and love. Seafood sashimi is most popular and has different types such as sake and maguro.

1. Fondue
   Pesto
2. Edamame
   Chili con carne

Edamame is premature salted soybeans that are usually steamed then served at bars in Japan, known as Izakaya. This vegetarian-friendly snack is rich in fiber and contains a healthy dose of iron.

1. Crab cakes
   Baked potato
2. Soba
   Bruschetta

Soba noodles are buckwheat noodles that are easily prepared and served in a variety of dishes. Mori soba refers to cold soba noodles while Toshikoshi Soba is a special dish that is consumed on New Year's Eve.

1. Mochi
   Lasagne
2. Ciabatta
   Gnocchi

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake that is usually eaten as part of the festivities for the new year. In January 2018, two people in Japan died after choking on this rice cake, which is said to be delicious but ‘chewy and sticky.'

1. Souffle
   Pizza
2. Onomiyaki
   Gumbo

Okonomiyaki, also known as Japanese pancake, is a savory meal made from simple ingredients. Flour, meat, noodles, cabbage, and other vegetables are cooked together in a frying pan then topped with various condiments.

1. Breadsticks
   Macarons
2. Spaghetti
   Japanese curry rice

Kareraisu, more commonly known as Japanese curry rice, is often made with vegetables, meat, rice, onions, potatoes and of course- curry. This dish is enjoyed across Japan.

1. Crostini
   Udon
2. Ravioli
   Eclair

Udon is a thick, noodle made from wheat flour and usually served with soy sauce. Though it is a versatile food, it is usually prepared quite simply with dashi broth to create a popular dish called Kake Udon.

1. Deviled eggs
   Sukiyaki
2. Fajita
   Crepes

Sukiyaki is a one-pot dish with a mix of vegetables and meat, with beef as the popular preference. It is prepared in an iron pan and served with a warishita sauce.

1. Fondue
   Gnocchi
2. Pesto
   Kani

Kani is the Japanese term for ‘crab' that is often referred to as imitation crab. Many foods are made from or with Kani, such as Kani salad, soup, and surimi.

1. Bruschetta
   Ciabatta
2. Natto
   Buffalo wings

Natto is a dish created with fermented soybeans. It has a sharp taste that is loved by some who appreciate its unique flavor while others dislike it. Natto is often served with wasabi or green onions.

1. Breadsticks
   Gyudon
2. Chili con carne
   Lasagne

Gyudon or ‘beef bowl' is a beef dish with rice, onions and soy sauce. This dish has grown in popularity around the world and it is sold by Japanese fast food chains such as Yoshinoya.

1. Okonomiyaki
   Crostini
2. Pizza
   Spaghetti

Okonomiyaki is made when a mix of egg and wheat flour is added to a combination of vegetables, seafood, and meat. This dish is prepared on a hot plate and topped with mayonnaise and a special sauce.

1. Ravioli
   Karaage
2. Eclair
   Macarons

Karaage is much like Japanese fried chicken; the meat is fried after being seasoned with spices, starch and soy sauce. Other variations are made with tartar or sweet/spicy sauce.

1. Baked potato
   Souffle
2. Crepes
   Fugu

Pufferfish or Fugu is a poisonous fish that is carefully prepared to avoid contamination. This expensive fish is prepared by removing the lethal organs, such as the ovaries and liver.

1. Ciabatta
   Pesto
2. Yuba
   Gnocchi

Yuba is tofu skin, which, by itself, isn't exactly tasty. However, when used in breakfast dishes or added to sandwiches and wraps, it proves to be both versatile and delicious.

1. Yakitori
   Gumbo
2. Fondue
   Crostini

Yakitori, which means "grilled chicken" is a type of food that is sold at many restaurants in Japan. This dish is prepared by skewing the meat and then grilling it over a charcoal fire.

1. Tofu
   Deviled eggs
2. Breadsticks
   Bruschetta

Tofu is a condensed form of soy milk that is widely used worldwide. It is popular among vegetarians as a meat alternative and it is also favored for its high calcium and protein.

1. Buffalo wings
   Umaibo
2. Pizza
   Ravioli

This Japanese snack is made of puffed corn and it is sold in several flavors including chocolate, lemon squash, and vegetable salad. Umaibo means "great tasting stick."

1. Souffle
   Lasagne
2. Chili con carne
   Gyoza

Gyoza are dumplings that are fried and steamed then served with a dip made of ingredients such as vinegar soy sauce and oil. Gyoza dumplings are usually stuffed with meat, onions, and vegetables.

1. Crepes
   Macarons
2. Somen
   Spaghetti

Somen is a common dish that consists of extremely thin, chilled wheat flour noodles that come with a sauce used for sipping. The dish, which is served on top of ice, is seasonal and is eaten by people who want to stay cool when it's unusually hot.

1. Eclair
   Robatayaki
2. Gnocchi
   Pesto

Robatayaki generally refers to a restaurant and a cooking method rather than actual food. At Robatayaki restaurants, food is prepared over hot charcoal and served with a horikaeshibera (wooden spoon).

1. Omurice
   Breadsticks
2. Baked potato
   Crab cakes

Omelet rice, known as Omurice, is yōshoku dish; this means that it incorporates western methods of cooking. This type of omelet is made up of fried rice and topped with ketchup.

1. Fondue
   Ravioli
2. Crostini
   Takoyaki

Takoyaki is another snack some believe to have originated from Osaka in Kansai, Japan. This dish is made with fried balls of octopus and adorned with condiments and sauce.

1. Bruschetta
   Ciabatta
2. Pizza
   Motsunabe

Motsunabe is another winter dish, this time popular on the Japanese island of Kyushu. This soup made from animal guts-usually pork of beef offal.

1. Crepes
   Gumbo
2. Oden
   Buffalo wings

Oden is a popular winter meal consisting of a variety of foods such as fishcakes and even eggs, which are prepared in dashi broth. It is often sold by roadside vendors and prepared in a hotpot.

1. Lasagne
   Souffle
2. Deviled eggs
   Senbei

These Japanese rice crackers, or "senbei" as they are called, is a toasted rice snack that can be savory or sweet. Shoyu Senbei (made with soy sauce) is one popular type of this dish.

1. Ikayaki
   Pesto
2. Spaghetti
   Breadsticks

Ikayaki is a fast food dish in Japan involving tentacles- specifically squid. The grilled or baked squid is served with soy sauce and enjoyed by many.

1. Wakame salad
   Crab cakes
2. Chili con carne
   Gnocchi

Wakame is a seaweed salad prepared with sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, and other ingredients. It is very nutritious, due to high levels of vitamins and antioxidants.

1. Chawanmushi
   Crostini
2. Pizza
   Eclair

Chawanmushi is a steamed egg custard dish that is actually eaten with a spoon, in comparison to many Japanese dishes which are not. It usually contains ingredients such as mushrooms, dashi and a Japanese fish cake called kamaboko.

1. Ravioli
   Shiokara
2. Macarons
   Ciabatta

Shiokara is a dish with small seafood bits (usually squid) that is seasoned with salt, and then wasabi and shichimi are added. It is very popular in Japan and in various Japanese restaurants around the world.

1. Buffalo wings
   Melon pan
2. Lasagne
   Baked potato

Melon pan is a type of Kashipan bun that is popular in Japan and other parts of Asia. This favorite sweet treat gets its name from its appearance which resembles the rough surface of a melon.

1. Champon
   Bruschetta
2. Fondue
   Gumbo

Vegetables, pork, and seafood are cooked together with noodles to create a soup called Champon. It is a specialty of the Nagasaki city in Japan and is said to be cost effective as well.

1. Crepes
   Spaghetti
2. Pesto
   Donburi

"Rice bowl" also known as donburi in Japan, is a dish with cooked rice at the bottom with either beef chicken or grilled fish on top. Mixed vegetables and a sauce are also added to the mix. Katsudon (a pork dish) and Kaisendon (seafood) are two types of donburi.

1. Souffle
   Zoni
2. Eclair
   Ravioli

This traditional Samurai soup is often eaten during New Year's celebrations in Japan. Zoni is prepared with meat vegetables and rice cakes known as mochi.

1. Crostini
   Kashipan
2. Pizza
   Gnocchi

Kashipan is a sweet bun that is sold at bakeries and local stores. Curry pan and anpan are varieties of kashipan that offer different flavors and ingredients.

1. Ciabatta
   Bruschetta
2. Chazuke
   Breadsticks

Japanese are innovative people that have devised several ways of preparing rice. Chazuke is one of them, where the rice is immersed in green tea and soy, with added vinegar and eggs.