Fried pork with vegetables. A Chinese dish adopted in Japan.
Large white field mushroom, with a cap anything from 5 (2") to 15 cm (6") in diameter.
Deep-fried spring rolls; a Chinese dish adopted in Japan.
A potato or rice flour version of cellophane noodles. Very fine and translucent.
Chopsticks
Chopsticks rest. In Japan, when chopsticks are not in use, care must be taken to ensure that they are not pointed at anyone. Often hashioki will be provided, which will also help you to decide where to lay them down without committing a faux pas.
Radish. Probably daikon or mool.
"First mushroom." Refers to mushrooms which appear early in spring.
Diced beef in gravy with rice.
Often a square, lacquered box containing a bowl for soup, a rice bowl, a small dish and a pair of chopsticks.
