The images are from a range of Tokyo and Kyoto eateries. It features the food section of the immensely popular Nishiki market, also known as Kyoto’s kitchen.
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This absence of any veil of pretence separating diner and kitchen, preparation and experience, encouraging people to be fully absorbed in a personal moment.
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But when I think of eating naked, I think of sitting or standing around an open kitchen. From ticketed ramen shops, neighbourhood izakaya, standing and converter belt sushi diners they all follow the same principle.
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Eating naked / Japan tripping

When you explore Japan through its food at popular eateries nakedness manifests at every stage - in how food is prepared, presented and consumed. Ingredients are easily discern-able. Cooking brings out natural flavours rather than masking them.
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