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Los Angeles Gudong: Rich Kaiseki Cuisine Japan is beautiful. This beauty comes not only from the solemn temples and temples, not only from the neat and orderly streets and shops, but also...

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Los Angeles Gudong: Rich Kaiseki Cuisine Japan is beautiful. This beauty comes not only from the solemn and famous temples and temples, not only from the neat and orderly streets and shops, but also not only from the Japanese beauties surrounded by green beads and dripping powder and baking cakes. Beauty must not only come from nature, but also must be processed and sublimated. It's like appreciating flowers. Although the roses in full bloom are brilliant, they are not as subtle and elegant as the winter plums waiting to bloom. Although the autumn chrysanthemums in the garden are colorful, they are not as bright and bright as breaking off a branch and putting it in a vase. Tagore said: "The Japanese discover truth in beauty, and beauty in truth." We might as well make it clearer: the Japanese are good at integrating their pursuit of the beauty of nature into their daily lives, and then reproducing the most beautiful aspects of nature in their daily lives. And this is the most beautiful side of Japan. What is the focus of Japanese life? Just like us, it is eating. So naturally, the dining table became their canvas, the tableware became their paintbrush, and food became the broadest place for them to express their talents. The difference is that China is a big country, with vast fertile fields and majestic momentum, while Japan is a small country and should only be elegant, simple and meticulous. Fortunately, we were able to enjoy the delicacy and sophistication of the Japanese people while feasting on the rich and abundant delicacies. But having said that, it is a huge project for us to present a perfect Chinese meal. For example, if there are not enough wealthy guests, there will be no Manchu-Han feast! On the contrary, as long as one person comes in, the Japanese chef can also do his best. Small portions and large quantities are the characteristics of Japanese food. In the process of frequent changing of dishes, the unique skills of the chefs are revealed one by one. Even the cheapest bento may be carefully crafted. But for a truly picturesque setting that leaves endless space for reflection and reflection, the Kaiseki cuisine is recommended. Spring flowers, autumn moon, summer rain, winter snow, all the beauty of nature that can make people feel comfortable or excited, are all included. Either a distant and light artistic conception, or a vivid and vivid narrative in the style of splashing ink, both can integrate you into the beautiful painting environment and accept the influence of beauty. Next time you go to Japan, please try your best to visit the Izu Peninsula. Among the many hot spring hotels, I recommend you choose "Yoshiharu". As soon as you enter the door, the ancient and spacious lobby will give you a peaceful and comfortable feeling. Throughout our lives, we have gone there almost every winter to enjoy the delicacies they sincerely provide from nature, and then plunge into nature ourselves, spending a peaceful and comfortable time in the diffuse mist. The Kaiseki cuisine for each person is very rich in content, from the starter (plum wine and appetizers) to the sweets (dessert) at the end, including sake, fragrant tea, sashimi, pickled food, boiled food, fried food, grilled food (including Matsusaka beef, live abalone, raw lobster, live scallops, etc.), a total of thirteen groups and dozens of items, each with different colors and different shapes, are delivered to you one after another. You might as well look at it first before eating it. You can see not only the skill of composition, but also the skill of color mixing. It can be said that the five colors, five flavors and five senses are all present (the highest state of Japanese cuisine). Therefore, it is definitely not an exaggeration to describe it as dazzling and beautiful. However, I recently discovered that the water in some hot spring hotels is not completely live water, but recycled water, which is not only unhygienic but may also be dangerous. Therefore, I did not go to "Yoshiharu" this year. Instead, I chose the "Gora Hanedan" in Hakone, which is considered the most expensive and high-end imperial palace villa in Japan, to stay, thinking that it is expensive and must be good. Unexpectedly, in addition to the more elegant and clean environment, both the feeling of beauty and the benefits of belly are far inferior to "Jichun". It turns out that the best things do not come from money, but from the soul. Perhaps only simple and diligent workers can understand and embody the most beautiful artistic conception of nature. In fact, you don’t have to find a hot spring hotel. Many experienced kaiseki restaurants can provide you with a delicious meal.

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