Food Vendors (2004-05-06)
Food venders are an integral part of the Japanese culture. They can be seen whenever large crowds congregate such as during a matsuri (festival) or ohanami (sakura-viewing). May be their popularity stems from people's passion about food. To have a gathering with families and friends without food will be unthinkable.
Popular food you can buy from food vendors include roasted
chestnuts, grilled corn, stir-fry noodles, savory pancakes, grilled
sausages and octopus balls. A traditional Japanese food commonly
served from vendors in the winter is oden, a stew
simmered in Japanese stock. It is served piping hot to keep the
eaters warm. But I don't know why people will want to eat it in
the hot summer, you can die from overheating your body that way!
I have tried many food vendors, my favorites are grilled chicken on a stick and cotton candy. And the occasion at which they are bought usually make them taste all the more better.
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