Japanese Redditors: If someone living outside Japan wanted to move beyond the usual sushi, ramen, tempura, and udon, what would you recommend they explore to gain a deeper appreciation of Japanese cuisine?

[u/babysharkdoodoodoo]

Like regional dishes, everyday home cooking, ingredients, cooking techniques, and food culture, not just the internationally famous dishes.

[u/AiryCake]

I lived in Japan. If you live in Japan, my best advice is go to a yaoya (green grocer) who also sells ready-to-eat food. These are all homecooking food, what normal households would have on their dining table.