“What do they want in urban life ?”
Since “The battle of Sekigahara” was over and there’s no more conflicts, many energetic people moved to Tokyo in the 17th century.
At that time, street vendors produced various Japanese foods. Tokyo citizens enjoyed Sushi and Tempura quickly on the street. Those strong points were easy to bring, and they could be eaten with one hand. It was just like a traditional rice ball and miso paste which samurai warriors loved before the 16th century. Especially in the Kanto area and Tokyo, all Japanese specialties stemmed from takeout food culture.
“As the first million city all over the world”
One hand food habits were so helpful for the working class. The biggest reason was that they could eat lunch while they were working. Due to their hard work, the Japanese population grew up to one million in the 18th century. At that time, Tokyo was only a million cities all over the world. In other words, one hand eaters in Japan made the world’s largest city, temporarily.
The Tokyo food was not only quick and tasty, this brought the world’s best energetic city on the earth. Meanwhile in London, there were only 0.85 million people in the middle of the 18th century.
“Glorious flowery city, Edo Tokyo”
Additionally, it’s not only about their eating habits. They also enjoyed their precious time and they loved Japanese art and calligraphy. Because of the peaceful society, all kinds of Japanese culture spreaded out quickly and it was not only for the rich people. Merchant, Samurai warrior and all citizens lived their own way at the peaceful city “Edo”.
Sometimes we call the 17th to 18th century of Tokyo “Glorious flowery city, Edo Tokyo”.
Even though I hope that we can return to normal life soon, takeout food could be great items for your daily life and business.
“Achievement of Japanese Takeout Food”
Although there’s no proof about the relation between population and eating habits, probably, it could be said that tasty takeout foods accomplished the world’s first million city “Edo-Tokyo”. However, we have to be careful about eating etiquette for next person.
Anyway, I would be happy if you are interested in Japanese food and history. For all people, thinking about your favorite menu is the best food for your soul, I believe.
“Japanese Samurai loved takeout foods”
Until the 16th century, most Samurai soldiers usually brought their lunch by themselves, when they went off to their battle field.
Because they rarely trusted the food other people made. They were always on the alert for the enemies and food poisonings. Furthermore, saving time leads to life extension at the battle field, one hand food eating was important strategy in their busy forefront.
Simple rice balls & miso paste were perfect “one hand food” ideas for them. In this way, they could charge energy quickly. Bringing their own lunch was so important and a self-defence measure.
Nowadays, restaurants and shops offer many choices of lunch, so please enjoy it as long as you can. Even though weekdays are not easy for us, we should care for our nutritious and mental health. It doesn’t matter whether it is gorgeous or not. I believe Japanese takeout food will help you on your busy day. Let’s try some Japanese food to make your business smarter!
