日本の食文化と季節
Japanese Food Culture and the Seasons
日本の料理には、季節を大切にするという文化があります。これを旬と呼びます。例えば、春にはたけのこや山菜を食べ、秋にはさんまやきのこを食べます。その時期に一番おいしいものを食べることは、体にも良いと言われています。
最近は、スーパーに行けば一年中どんな野菜でも買うことができます。とても便利ですが、時々季節を忘れてしまいそうになります。旬の食べ物を意識することで、私たちは日本の美しい四季の変化をより深く感じることができるのではないでしょうか。
Translation
In Japanese cuisine, there is a culture of valuing the seasons. This is called 'shun' (peak season). For example, we eat bamboo shoots and wild vegetables in spring, and saury and mushrooms in autumn. It is said that eating things when they are at their most delicious is also good for the body. Recently, you can buy any vegetable all year round at the supermarket. It is very convenient, but sometimes it feels like we might forget the seasons. By being conscious of seasonal foods, perhaps we can feel the beautiful changes of Japan's four seasons more deeply.
Comprehension
What does the author suggest about seasonal food?
- It is difficult to find seasonal food in supermarkets now.
- ✓ Eating seasonal food is better for the body.
- Seasonal food is only available in spring and autumn.
- People should stop buying vegetables that are out of season.
The text states that eating things when they are at their most delicious is said to be good for the body.