Japanese cuisine is the food—ingredients, preparation and way of eating—of Japan
. The traditional（文化） food of Japan is based on rice with miso soup
and other dishes, with an emphasis（強調） on seasonal（季節） ingredients（成分）. The side dishes often consist（成る） of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Fish is common in the traditional cuisine. It is often grilled, but it may also be served raw as sashimi
or in sushi
. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter as tempura