Yoshoku

Yoshoku is a type of food from Japan. It is kind of like how Mommy and Daddy sometimes cook food that is not from our country, but they make it their own.

Yoshoku started a long time ago when Japanese people tried to change the way they ate food. They wanted to try new things from other countries, like America and Europe. But, they also wanted to keep some traditional Japanese flavors in their food.

So, yoshoku dishes are a mix of different styles. They use ingredients that are not usually found in Japanese cooking, like butter, cheese, and cream. But they also use some familiar Japanese flavors, like soy sauce and miso.

Some popular yoshoku foods are spaghetti with meat sauce, fried shrimp, and curry rice. These dishes are still different from the original foods they came from, but they have become a new kind of Japanese cuisine that is loved by many people.

In short, yoshoku is when Japanese people take inspiration from other countries and make new dishes that still have a Japanese twist. It is like a fun culinary adventure!