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Here’s how to enjoy rice. (EAT)

Here’s how to enjoy rice. (EAT)

Certain Japanese words are used every day with family life in Japan. “Tadaima” means “I’m home” but it’s also in anticipation of having dinner at home. “Itadakimasu” means “Thank you for the food” and is said before everyone digs in. “Ittekimasu” means “I’ll be going” but you could be bringing a bento with you. Here’s how Zojirushi is everywhere in Japanese life.

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Tadaima!

  • Ikka-danran

    Everyone has come home and said, “Tadaima!” The family sits around the dining table to have a meal together. This tradition is called ikka-danran.

  • Teppanyaki

    Same as you see in restaurants, everyone gathers at the table and cooks on the griddle as you eat. How can you not have stories to tell while you eat?

  • Nabe

    Ahh! The classic hotpot on a chilly day. Full of ingredients simmering right in front of you, ready to dip into your favorite sauce—this is family gold.

  • Yakiniku

    This is indoor grilling at the dining table. Any kind of meat you can grill for a barbecue, you can do it with the family at the table. And don’t forget your vegetables!

  • Handrolls

    Rolling your own sushi at home is a fun way for everyone to enjoy the kind of sushi they like best. Learn as you go and become an expert sushi chef.

  • More ways

    There’s nothing better than eating and cooking together at the table. Other things to cook are okonomiyaki, takoyaki, yakisoba, so much more. Say it, “tadaima!”

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Itadakimasu!

  • Ichijyu-sansai

    The classic meal set-up in Japanese dining is called ichijyu-sansai, or 3 dishes and a soup, with rice as its center. We always say, “itadakimasu” before starting.

  • Rice

    It’s important to remember that rice is the star—usually white rice, but some also prefer barley or brown rice. The other side dishes and soup can vary.

  • Soup

    The soup is usually miso or sumashi, a simple clear broth. Both go well with rice and use ingredients that don’t repeat anything found in the sides.

  • Main

    The main entrée can be a meat, fish or egg dish that is seasoned to pair well with the rice. Remember, this is why the rice itself doesn’t need seasoning.

  • Sides

    The two remaining side dishes are usually chosen in balance with the rest of the meal, which could be vegetables, eggs, tofu, etc., or possibly even fruit.

  • Ichijyu-issai

    An abbreviated form of ichijyu-sansai, this meal still has the rice, soup and main dish, but no sides. It’s convenient for a quick bite when busy. “Itadakimasu!”

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Ittekimasu!

  • Bento

    The bento culture in Japan is hundreds of years old—whether it’s a simple rice ball to go or a fancy complete meal packed in a box. Say, “ittekimasu” and bring it with you!

  • Onigiri

    The original take-out food from ancient Japan, the rice ball can be fairly simple to being quite a gourmet dish--and more varieties are being created all the time.

  • Onigiri

    The original take-out food from ancient Japan, the rice ball can be fairly simple to being quite a gourmet dish--and more varieties are being created all the time.

  • Shokado Bento

    A more formal type of meal served in a bento box with compartments and a lid, it dates back to the time of tea ceremonies. There are formalities when eating a shokado bento.

  • Character Bento

    Where the bento becomes a canvas for pop art, Japanese Moms have famously turned their kids’ lunches into a way to express their creativity.

  • Zojirushi Bento

    We’ve contributed to bento culture by taking it to the next level. Using our vacuum technology, our Lunch Jars can keep cold foods chilled and hot foods warm for hours.

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