Japanese Curry
In Japan, curry is just as much a national dish as sushi or ramen.
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- When was curry introduced to Japan?
- When did it become a national dish?
- Who designed Japan's first railway?
- What did Richard Henry Brunton do?
Curry introduced to Japan
The word curry was introduced into the Japanese language in the late 1860's. At the time, the Indian subcontinent was under British colonial rule, and the British Navy started using Indian spices in their meals, which eventually led to the creation of British-style curry.
Curry originated in India, but was popularised worldwide by the British, who created an all-in-one spice blend known as curry powder. In Japan, expensive curry powder imported from Britain was a luxury only the rich could afford.