Hamachi... Tamago... Yakitori... Katsu donbouri... are these names of little known characters in Rurouni Kenshin? Perhaps those are the names of the other captains in the Shinsen Gumi. Believe it or not, those are actually terms for fine Japanese sushi prepared to satiate the appetite of any hungry samurai. One of the pinnacles of Japanese cuisine is sushi. Carefully cut pieces of raw fish, called sashimi, are delicately placed with seaweed and sometimes rice and served to the lucky diner.

Some say that Japanese people are among the healthiest people in the world. While others may find this hard to believe given the level of cigarette smoke and hairspray that permeates the air over there, the undeniable fact remains that Japan is the home of many centurions. In fact, most of the world's oldest people, besides Elizabeth Taylor, reside in Japan. Is it in their diet? Those huge shoes? The anime? Undaunted, the Japanimation.com staff intends to search all over the Internet to come up with the best resources to showcase all the culinary pleasures of Japan. (No... not those pleasures for you sick-minded pervs)

Quick Fact: If you thought the Japanese food here was expensive, you'd better feel sorry for the hungry people in Tokyo! A bowl of noodles can cost as high as ten dollars over there-compared to the average price of $6.50 here.